Senior Program Manager

We are looking to add a Senior Program Manager to our team. In this role you will serve as a key program management advisor, advancing successful program execution through strategic planning, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership. This role strengthens organizational performance by leading complex, high-value programs, evaluating program risks, and implementing execution strategies that achieve customer commitments while supporting long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of complex, high-value programs by developing integrated program strategies, execution plans, schedules, milestones, and performance objectives; Evaluate program performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual requirements while implementing strategies that improve execution and customer satisfaction; Oversee successful execution of product development, manufacturing, production, integration, and customer delivery activities; Provide strategic direction that ensures alignment between program objectives and organizational priorities; Serve as the primary customer interface for complex programs and strategic customer engagements; Lead customer program reviews, executive briefings, milestone reviews, and contractual discussions; Build long-term relationships with customers that strengthen confidence, program execution, and future business opportunities; Communicate program performance, risks, financial status, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and customers; Lead integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development; Evaluate program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts while implementing mitigation strategies; Coordinate proposal transition, contract execution, production readiness, product delivery, and lifecycle support activities; Influence cross-functional decision-making to achieve successful program outcomes; Spearhead initiatives that strengthen program management processes, execution methodologies, and operational effectiveness; Develop integrated program management frameworks, reporting tools, governance processes, and performance metrics; Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve program execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance; Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field with 12–15 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 8–12 years of related experience in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline; Extensive knowledge of program management, customer relationship management, integrated product development, and operational execution; Expertise in program lifecycle management, strategic planning, financial management, risk management, contract execution, and cross-functional leadership; Proficiency in utilizing program management tools, ERP systems, business reporting applications, and program performance metrics; Applies strategic thinking when balancing customer objectives, contractual commitments, business priorities, and program execution; Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple complex programs and strategic organizational priorities; Effective communication, influencing, and collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, Business Development, executive leadership, and customers; Attention to detail when managing contractual performance, financial objectives, integrated schedules, customer communications, and program documentation; Demonstrates commercial insight by balancing customer success, program performance, financial objectives, and long-term business growth; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms; Program and project management applications, e.g. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent applications; Business intelligence and reporting tools, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications; Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Benefits

Company stock options; Health, dental, and vision benefits; HSA; FSA; Life insurance; Disability insurance; Retirement plans