Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense

Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense

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The Program Manager plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-tolerance components for the aerospace and defense industry, serving as the primary link between customers and our manufacturing operations. This role leads programs from RFQ through production, leveraging our ultra-precision machining, advanced manufacturing processes, and engineering expertise to deliver reliable, compliant, and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a technically rigorous environment, driving execution across cross‑functional teams to meet demanding quality, schedule, and performance requirements.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which restricts access to export-controlled information to U.S. persons. A U.S. person is generally defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or others specifically authorized under U.S. export regulations. General work authorization (e.g., work permit or EAD) or visa sponsorship does not meet ITAR requirements.

• Lead RFQ/RFP responses, coordinating cost, schedule, technical, and risk inputs
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through ongoing communication and site visits as needed.
• Accurately identify customer requirements, assess internal gaps or constraints, and propose effective solutions in collaboration with Manufacturing Production.
• Develop and present written program proposals to customers in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, leading the customer and internal teams toward optimized solutions.
• Provide timely, consistent communication to customers and internal stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle to ensure objectives and expectations are met.
• Partner with Finance to assess customer creditworthiness, establish appropriate terms, and proactively identify potential credit risks.
• Partner with customers to identify future opportunities aligned with our capabilities.

• Negotiates contracts and contractual changes to ensure legal compliance and protect Our interests
• Manages customer-driven scope changes in coordination with Engineering, Operations, and Contracts
• Ensures program execution aligns with contractual, regulatory, quality, and technical requirements and has a smooth handoff from awarded proposal into program execution.
• Define, document, and manage program deliverables and associated tasks to meet customer requirements, including identifying and mitigating program risks.
• Identify and communicate required resources—including personnel, equipment, capabilities, and external vendors—needed to successfully execute program deliverables.
• Lead cross‑functional teams throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring effective internal and external communication, while driving accountability and alignment.
• Proactively identify, track, and manage risks related to customers, programs, and suppliers.
• Lead the resolution of issues with external vendors and coordinate engineering changes to minimize impact on cost, quality, and schedule.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and quality performance, escalating potential issues and recommending corrective actions to the team and management.
• Prepare and deliver final program reports comparing planned requirements to actual performance.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to management to support continuous improvement and the success of future programs.

• Effective communication skills, including phone-based customer interactions and sales.
• Ability to apply precision machining expertise to develop effective customer solutions while clearly communicating technical concepts and business impact.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and ERP systems such as Global Shop.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a complex product development and production environment.
• Adaptable and proactive, able to work independently and assertively in a rapidly…