Program Manager

Position Program Manager Location Cameron Park, CA Status Full Time Hours Monday - Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, flexible as needed Compensation and Benefits $35.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans 401K plan with Company Match Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays General Description Responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of assigned aerospace and defense items within a given program(s) from contract award through closeout, in accordance with internal and customer requirements. Owns schedule, performance, cost, and risk, ensuring on-time delivery and conformance to quality targets across new and recurring production. Serves as the primary customer interface, managing communications, program reviews, and contractual commitments. Coordinates cross-functionally with Quality, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control to meet program objectives. Responsibilities Manage assigned program’s deliverables to meet schedule, cost, and quality commitments, maintaining the integrated master schedule and program cost baseline Serve as the primary customer point of contact for assigned programs, leading program reviews, status reporting, and resolution of contractual and technical issues Maintain program documentation, including contract records, change orders, and deliverable data items, ensuring traceability for internal and external customers Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and matrixed program teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks and opportunities; elevate to the Director of Programs as appropriate Drive new product introduction (NPI) activities, including production readiness, first article inspection (FAI / AS9102), and transition to recurring production Ensure program compliance with AS9100D, ITAR, and DFARS requirements, including proper flow-down of customer and regulatory requirements to suppliers Manage DPAS-rated orders and priority allocations in accordance with delivery requirements Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for nonconformances, escapes, and customer issues affecting program delivery Coordinate and manage assigned program resources across the matrix organization Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 3-5 years of program or project management experience in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment Working knowledge of AS9100D quality management systems and aerospace/defense program lifecycle requirements Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, and DPAS-rated order requirements and customer flow-downs Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements Time management skills Oral and written communication skills Proficiency with scheduling and cost management tools and ERP/MRP systems Demonstrated risk management, cost control, and cross-functional leadership skills #J-18808-Ljbffr