Sr Program Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

Sr. Program Manager

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Performance Center (Ducommun)

About Us

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our Tulsa facility manufactures state-of-the-art circuit cards for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs.

Role Overview

The Senior Program Manager executes all aspects of customer programs to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, schedule, and budgetary requirements. Serving as the primary internal and external customer focal point, you will lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), manage contract negotiations, oversee financial performance, and drive new business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer & Internal Leadership: Act as the primary customer liaison, lead IPTs, execute Phase-Gate New Product Introductions, and present program reviews to internal leadership and clients.
  
• Contract & Financial Management: Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, manage purchase order compliance, track program costs/margins/cash flows, and support financial forecasting and invoicing.
  
• Operational & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with operations on scheduling, staffing, and capital planning; champion Lean and Kaizen initiatives; and oversee MRP backlog alignment.
  
• Business Growth & Proposals: Lead proposal development teams for new and follow-on business, coordinate with Business Development, and support customer/DCAA/DCMA audits. Travel up to 30%.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lead without authority, negotiate, and manage by influence.
  
• Strong people, time management, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
  
• Experience in project management, production control, or contract management.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); MRP system experience is beneficial.
  
• Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required; MBA preferred.
  
• Experience: 7+ years in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
  
• Preferred Credentials: PMP or CAPM certification, Contracts Administration experience, program oversight of $25M+, and supervisory experience.