Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to oversee technical programs, contract execution, project budgets, schedules, and customer relationships within an engineering and manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure contractual requirements, technical deliverables, and program objectives are achieved.

The Engineering Program Manager will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracts, and business development teams to manage project execution from initial planning through final delivery. Responsibilities include monitoring program costs, coordinating resources, managing project risks, and maintaining clear communication with customers and internal leadership.

The ideal Engineering Program Manager has a strong technical engineering background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage complex programs involving multiple departments, suppliers, and customer requirements. Experience within the defense or aerospace industry is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering programs to ensure contractual requirements, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Collaborate with business development teams to establish technical project plans, scope, milestones, payment schedules, and budgets
• Participate in engineering design and development activities to evaluate potential impacts on project schedules and costs
• Coordinate resources across engineering, manufacturing, quality, contracts, supply chain, and testing departments
• Monitor program budgets, project costs, schedules, and invoicing requirements
• Work with supply chain teams to ensure materials and components meet contractual specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to support timely delivery of required materials and components
• Lead internal and customer-facing program reviews to communicate project progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones
• Oversee the development, review, and completion of engineering technical data packages
• Maintain program documentation, including engineering drawings, test procedures, technical specifications, and reports
• Ensure program activities and deliverables comply with contractual requirements and established project scope
• Support program audits and inspections while addressing compliance concerns
• Collaborate with quality assurance and testing teams to ensure deliverables meet performance and quality standards
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule, cost, and technical impacts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting and communicating lessons learned
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships through professional communication and proactive issue resolution
• Serve as the primary communication contact between customers, internal departments, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Prepare and deliver project status presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for customers and internal leadership
• Coordinate presentation content and project reporting across engineering, operations, finance, quality, and other departments
• Track departmental reporting requirements and ensure project data, metrics, and presentation materials are completed accurately and on schedule
• Facilitate project meetings, technical reviews, and discussions to align expectations and resolve outstanding issues
• Document and communicate meeting decisions, action items, responsibilities, and next steps
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong technical understanding of engineering design, development, and project execution
• Experience coordinating technical projects involving multiple engineering or operational departments
• Understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and contract deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining schedule and budget requirements
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience communicating with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify project risks and coordinate corrective actions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prepare and deliver professional project presentations and status reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and standard business software
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers and project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project engineering or engineering program management experience within the defense or aerospace industry
• Experience managing complex engineering programs involving manufacturing, testing, and technical deliverables
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and export control regulations
• Experience with engineering contracts, technical data packages, and customer reporting requirements
• Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Previous experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and cross-functional engineering teams

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.