Job Title: Program Management Specialist Location: North Reading, MA (100% Onsite) Duration: 12 months contract Pay Rate: $61.00 to $97.00 per hour on W2.
Job Description:
The Program Management Specialist Defense & Aerospace will lead high impact programs supporting military and aerospace customers, ensuring seamless execution across scope, schedule, and cost.
This role serves as a strategic integrator, working closely with Sales and external customers and integrating customer needs across engineering and operations to drive program success and uphold Teradyne s standards of excellence.
Key responsibilities:
Lead planning, execution, and closure of complex Defense & Aerospace programs aligned with Teradyne s program lifecycle framework.
Collaborate with Sales on proposal development and program capture strategies.
Conduct detailed contract reviews to assess scope, risk, and deliverables.
Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identifying critical paths and mitigating risks.
Build strong cross functional alignment across global teams to ensure cohesive, timely execution.
Monitor program performance using industry standard tools; initiate corrective actions to maintain program health.
Deliver concise executive level program updates and customer communications.
Sustain a culture of urgency, accountability, and cross functional collaboration.
Travel of 10% or less.
All About You:
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination.
Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile.
Review the minimum criteria below to see if this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations.
Must Haves:
Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering and program/project management experience, ideally in Aerospace & Defense or high tech.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi disciplinary programs with full cost/schedule/performance accountability.
Proficiency with program management tools, risk reviews, and integrated scheduling (e.g., MS Project).
Excellent organizational and communication skills including ability to communicate and foster communication between project groups.
Strong ability to use data and information for problem solving.
Understanding of handling and securing ITAR and CUI information.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP or equivalent certification.
Technical expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and defense electronics.
Familiarity with Salesforce, PLM systems, and ERP platforms.
Core Skills & Attributes:
Collaborates & Influences Inspires and aligns teams without direct authority.
Strategic Thinking Balances technical depth with business acumen and a mission level perspective.
Operational Excellence Drives execution and metrics on multiple programs.
Customer Focus Adapts to evolving Defense/Aerospace mission needs.
Integrity & Accountability Upholds high ethical standards and drives performance.
Growth Mindset Committed to learning, development, and expanding responsibilities.
Numbers & Facts
Location
NORTH READING, MA
Salary
$61–$97 Per Hour
Skills
ATE Testersunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Analysisunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Electronicsunmatched
Health Maintenanceunmatched
IP Multimedia System (IMS)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Projectunmatched
Militaryunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Proposalsunmatched
Salesforce.comunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Technical Strategyunmatched
Test Automationunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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