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Program Manager

SmartTalent

Program / Account Manager

SmartHire is looking for a Program / Account Manager for a client in Sumner WA. Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Program Management/Account Management within Aerospace. Strong technical and customer support skills needed. This is a Full Time, Direct Hire role that is fully onsite.


Location: Sumner WA

Salary: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour. DOE


Benefits: Upon completion of the probationary period benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), and voluntary supplemental insurance options.

Industry: Aerospace


Position Summary

The Program / Account Manager is responsible for managing assigned aerospace customer accounts and programs, coordinating customer requirements, purchase orders, schedules, pricing, and internal communication. This role serves as a key liaison between customers and internal teams to support on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and compliance with applicable quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer programs, including schedules, budgets, requirements, and quality expectations.

• Use customer portals and program systems such as MoveIT, cFolders, ESIS, and similar platforms to access requirements and track program information.

• Review and prepare proposals, contracts, and long-term agreements, coordinating with engineering, estimating, production, and customer service to confirm pricing, timing, and requirements.

• Lead program planning, including pricing and cost considerations, lead times, risk identification, status tracking, and customer commitments.

• Monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD), identify potential production bottlenecks, and work with internal teams to meet customer schedules.

• Coordinate vendor lead times with production and customer schedules, evaluating expedited options and cost impacts when necessary.

• Communicate program status, schedule changes, customer requests, and potential roadblocks to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Partner with estimating on RFQs and manage engineering change requests to ensure scope, pricing, schedule, and requirements are documented.

• Manage customer purchase orders, changes, and approvals, ensuring updates are authorized, communicated, and processed accurately.

• Prepare customer reports and trackers, including Open Order Reports (OOR), Work in Process (WIP) Trackers, and Line of Balance (LOB) projects.

• Provide responsive customer support, resolve issues, and participate in customer meetings and conference calls.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management, account management, customer service, or related experience within aerospace manufacturing.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and customer accounts while meeting schedule and budget expectations.

• Experience with customer portals or program systems such as MoveIT, cFolders, ESIS, or similar platforms.

• Strong knowledge of purchase order processing and change management.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and communicate proactively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn ERP, project management, and customer systems.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must be fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of quality systems, finance, and purchasing.

• Working knowledge of contracts, sales, and terms and conditions.

SmartTalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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