$110,000–$140,000 Per Year
Aerospace and Defense, Budget Management, Business Growth, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Financial Operations, Forecasting, Functional Programming Languages, High Reliability, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Mentoring, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Risk Management, Sales, Surface Mount Technology, Team Lead/Manager
This role leads complex electronics manufacturing programs across aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors, owning cost, quality, delivery, and customer outcomes. You act as the primary customer interface while driving cross-functional execution, financial performance, and new product introductions.
Client Details
Our client is a high-end contract manufacturer specializing in complex electronic systems for highly regulated industries. It operates in a fast-growing, engineering-driven environment focused on precision, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Description
This Senior Program Manager will be:
- Leading cross-functional program execution teams
- Managing program cost, quality, and delivery metrics
- Acting as primary customer contact for all requests
- Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
- Coordinating new product introductions and changes
- Monitoring schedules, risks, and performance metrics
- Driving continuous improvement and corrective actions
- Supporting quoting, pricing, and contract alignment
- Conducting meetings and tracking action items
- Ensuring compliance with ISO and quality standards
- Collaborating with sales, finance, and operations
- Mentoring team members and supporting staffing
Profile
A successful Senior Program Manager will have:
- 8+ years program management in electronics manufacturing
- Experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries
- Strong leadership and customer-facing skills
- Knowledge of SMT or high-volume manufacturing
- Experience with ERP systems (Syteline preferred)
- PMP certification preferred
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- ITAR eligibility required
Job Offer
- $110K-$140K+ base (flex for experience)
- Exposure to defense & advanced tech program
- High-growth, stable business environment
- Leadership visibility across functions
- Hands-on impact in program success
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