Senior Program Manager

Exciting new opportunity for a Sr. Manager of Programs to join our team. This position is responsible for directly managing key customer programs while leading a small team Program Managers. The role is hands-on and actively involved in daily program execution, including customer communication, contract and SOW review, schedule alignment, issue resolution, and performance tracking. This position must understand program data, where it comes from, and how it is used to identify risk, support decisions, and drive customer delivery, quality, and profitability objectives. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance to support successful program execution.

Company Benefits -

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision options
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Supplement Insurance Options
• Onsite Employee Events

• Responsible and accountable for customer program quality, on-time delivery, and profit/margin performance.
• Directly manages assigned customer programs from contract review through production and ongoing execution.
• Leads and supports a team of three Program Managers while remaining actively involved in day-to-day program work.
• Serves as a primary point of contact with customers for program status, risks, changes, and issue resolution.
• Leads New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for assigned customers to support schedule attainment and cost targets.
• Reviews current and proposed contracts, statements of work, and customer requirements to ensure alignment and executable plans.
• Obtains technical and commercial information from customers to support estimates for new business and works with Estimating to ensure timely submission.
• Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure readiness and execution to customer requirements.
• Reviews and coordinates customer engineering changes and internal implementation plans.
• Monitors production schedules, material delivery, supplier commitments, and other business inputs that affect program performance.
• Analyzes delivery, quality, inventory, margin, and schedule data with a clear understanding of where the data originates and how it impacts the business.
• Uses ERP/MRP systems, reports, and Excel to monitor program health, investigate issues, and support decision-making.
• Leads issue resolution related to delivery, commercial matters, customer claims, and internal execution barriers.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure they remain within target levels and leads disposition planning for excess inventory.
• Coordinates customer reporting requirements, readiness reviews, and other program-related updates.
• Visits customer sites, as needed, to maintain relationships and support business needs.
• Provides day-to-day direction, coaching, and development for the Program Management team

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Due to our participation in U.S. export control programs under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a "U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 120.15. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees
Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.