Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager

Pay Rate: $100,000 - $130,000/year

Location: Farmington, CT

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full-Time

Keywords: #Program Management #Project Management #Manufacturing #Aerospace #Engineering Jobs #Continuous Improvement #Contract Management #Leadership

• Lead overall project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure successful program execution.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and operational resources to meet project deliverables and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with department leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor project timelines, identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments.
• Manage customer contracts, service level agreements, and qualification requirements while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participate in sales support and bid development activities to help secure new business opportunities.
• Provide regular updates and status communications to customers, leadership teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform financial analysis, cost tracking, and budget forecasting to support operational and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, production processes, and operational performance.
• Oversee team assignments, monitor project performance, and provide leadership support in fast-paced environments.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reporting materials, and customer communications.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and applicable industry regulations.
• Support additional engineering and program management functions as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Management) or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management and contract management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as MS Project.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, complex manufacturing environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.

• Experience working in manufacturing or production environments, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Strong background in project planning, scheduling, budget ownership, and cost control.
• Experience with financial analysis and process optimization initiatives.
• Understanding of continuous improvement strategies and manufacturing efficiency methodologies.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations, quality standards, and information security practices within regulated industries.
• Exposure to sales support, bid development, or customer proposal processes is preferred.
• Ability to manage customer expectations while balancing operational priorities and project deliverables.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.