Aerospace Program Manager: Schedule, Cost & Risk Lead

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a ‘full service’ provider. Management responsibilities include the cost, schedule, scope and quality management of the program or project throughout the life cycle comprising opportunity identification & concept development, generation of customer‑specific proposals, development, verification & validation testing and ultimately through full‑rate production and product line phase‑out as applicable. Essential Functions Project / Program Management Develop Project / Program Plan Define Work Breakdown Structure and Program Team Change management Project completion, closeout and lessons learned Project / Program Cost & Schedule Management Budgeting, Estimation and forecasting; Integrated Master Schedule development & management – activity & milestone definition; Monitor, track and report actual costs, Variance reporting Perform Estimate to Complete and Estimates at Completion Change Management, budgeting and control Project / Program Resource Management Identify project/ program team roles, responsibilities & accountabilities; Creation of program organizational structure and decision hierarchy; Monitoring and management of team performance to plan Abatement and tracking of Risk Project / Program Communications Communications plan, distribution and feedback; Primary customer interface for program related items Monthly & Quarterly Reviews preparation & conduct program schedule and cost performance reporting The PM must be highly skilled in successfully managing development of new technology, products, subsystems and systems Excellent management and influencing skills, as well as excellent quantitative skills are required, with frequent utilization of tools such as MS Project, Microsoft Office suite and employment of the ERP system The PM must have ability to understand the technical elements of the program or project sufficient to be able to adequately manage, guide and make decisions that reduce overall technical risk Participates in the financial auditing and assessment of completed projects and the development of future project roadmaps. Primary Point of contact between Kearfott and Customers - Responsible for being Voice of the customer for our internal discussions Intermediate level collaboration working with internal and external stakeholders to drive program to completion with some support from another PM or Leadership Demonstrates skills to gather information and deliver a clear message to internal and external stakeholders. understands and provides limited input for strategic direction for Kearfott Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's in Engineering and 3 - 5 years’ experience with complex electronic systems or equivalent required 3+ years project management experience or equivalent required DOD Program Management/EVM experience highly desired MS or MBA is preferred; PMP Certification is preferred Well versed in MS Project and MS Office suite, ability to learn and extract data from an ERP system Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and across functional areas Must be a US Citizen In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $114,000 - $133,000 Annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans Location(s) 19 Chapin RoadBuilding C, Pine Brook , New Jersey 07058 , United States #J-18808-Ljbffr