Senior Program Manager

Compensation: $130,000–$170,000 base salary + 15% annual bonus Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Keys to This Role Must have aerospace and defense industry experience. Must have prior PMO leadership experience. 10–15 years of progressive program or project management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong manufacturing or production experience required; heavy plate fabrication or welding experience is highly preferred. Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs from planning through execution and delivery. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of complex programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, schedules, and customer commitments. Provide executive-level reporting on program performance, including schedules, financials, risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and critical paths. Develop and maintain program strategies, roadmaps, schedules, and execution plans while ensuring clear documentation and timely escalation of issues. Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication. Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality to drive successful program execution. Oversee work orders, change requests, customer invoicing, and related financial controls to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Identify and mitigate program risks while pursuing opportunities to improve quality, throughput, efficiency, and profitability. Prepare program documentation, executive presentations, performance reports, and materials for internal and external reviews. Ensure proper management of technical data, configuration control, and program documentation. Partner with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve production issues, support operational requirements, and maintain program commitments. Mentor and develop program management staff, promoting consistent processes, tools, and best practices. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is preferred. 10–15 years of progressive program or project management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Demonstrated aerospace and defense industry experience. Previous PMO leadership experience. Experience working in manufacturing or production environments. Strong understanding of program management principles, including critical path management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, scheduling, and financial oversight. Experience managing customer relationships, executive communications, and complex cross-functional initiatives. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to deliver programs on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. Preferred Qualifications PMP certification. Heavy plate fabrication, welding, or other complex industrial manufacturing experience. Experience with ERP systems; IFS is strongly preferred. Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI. Knowledge of welding processes, NDT methods, and AWS codes. Travel Requirements Travel between facilities as needed. Physical Requirements May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, push or pull with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, or kneel regularly. May be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Mechanical assistance is required for loads exceeding 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Movement Search & Delivery