Senior Program Manager

PROGRAM MANAGER Engineering and Manufacturing EnvironmentSUMMARY The Program Manager leads multiple programs across development and production phases in a fast paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This role is a key member of the management team and is responsible for driving schedule performance, coordinating cross functional execution, and ensuring customer commitments are met. The ideal candidate is hands on, organized, and thrives in a dynamic setting where technical products and complex workflows intersect.RESPONSIBILITIESProgram Scheduling - Own the overall program schedule and ensure alignment with customer statements of work and internal deliverables.Customer Communication - Provide clear, consistent updates to customers regarding program status, risks, and developments.Cross Functional Leadership - Manage multiple programs and drive critical path items to completion while advocating for customer needs across engineering, operations, and production.Schedule Alignment - Work with internal teams to ensure schedule clarity, resource alignment, and timely execution.Issue Identification - Identify blockers, communicate required actions, and recommend solutions to maintain schedule integrity.New Product Introduction - Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership to plan and coordinate new product introduction timelines.CHARACTERISTICSHands on, action oriented, and committed to turning plans into results.Comfortable working across all departments to ensure daily program tasks are completed.Effective in a dynamic, fast moving environment.Collaborative, curious, and strong in interpersonal communication.Willing and able to support multiple shifts and extended hours when required.QUALIFICATIONSBS in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace applications.Must be a US Person as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations.PREFERRED EXPERIENCEDegree in engineering or related technical discipline.5 or more years of hands on experience in manufacturing, ideally in a high mix environment.Skilled with spreadsheets and project management software.Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and workflows.