Senior Program Manager

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected, and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a 'full service' provider.

Senior Program Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex development programs and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts that support company growth and future product development. This role works closely with engineering, operations, finance, business development, and leadership teams to plan, execute, and monitor programs from concept through completion.

The Senior Program Manager ensures program objectives are achieved by coordinating resources, managing risks, tracking performance, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.

The role serves as a key leader in driving program execution, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment between technical, operational, and business objectives while serving as the primary customer interface and Voice of the Customer throughout the program lifecycle.

• Lead complex development programs and IRAD initiatives from planning through execution and transition.
• Define program scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and success criteria.
• Coordinate resources and activities across multiple functional organizations.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Identify and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Provide regular status updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate the transition of successful IRAD efforts into customer-funded programs or product development activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal stakeholders for assigned programs.
• Represent customer requirements, priorities, and concerns within internal program reviews and decision-making activities.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships to support successful program execution and long-term business objectives.

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans and schedules.
• Establish program plans, budgets, schedules, and technical objectives.
• Ensure program activities are executed in accordance with company processes and customer requirements.
• Ensure program activities are executed in accordance with company processes, contractual obligations, and customer requirements.
• Drive issue resolution and facilitate decision-making across functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement of program management practices and execution processes.
• Monitor program performance related to cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives.
• Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements when applicable.

• Lead coordination between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, and business development teams.
• Build alignment among stakeholders to support successful program execution.
• Facilitate program reviews, status…