Manager of Programs

Manager of Programs at Horstman

Lead the office of programs to implement projects from inception through the entire lifecycle, ensuring cross‑functional accountability to schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance while maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Establish a standardized program management system, developing methods, procedures, tools, and data sharing necessary to meet program lifecycle objectives.
• Ensure continuity across all programs; facilitate clear communication to stakeholders and oversee planning coordination between departments.
• Lead all phases of program management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and performance metrics.
• Ensure all program requirements are met in accordance with contract, technical specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as primary point of contact for government customers and prime contractors, managing client expectations and providing regular program status updates.
• Assure project managers manage budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and Earned Value Management; mentor and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identify scope changes, lead change proposal efforts, and document alignment with FAR/DFARS standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into actionable technical plans.
• Support manufacturing by coordinating technical data, production schedules, configuration management, and quality assurance needs.
• Monitor engineering and manufacturing progress, resolving issues that impact cost, schedule, or performance.
• Manage risk management process, ensuring timely issue resolution and compliance with ITAR, export controls, and other security requirements.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 4+ years of program/project management experience in aerospace/defense, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of DoD program requirements, contracting (FAR/DFARS), and government customer expectations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing cross‑functional technical teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• PMP or DAU/Defense Acquisition credentials.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, configuration management, and quality systems (AS9100, ISO, etc.).
• Experience delivering hardware‑based systems or components to defense customers.

Reports to:

President. FLSA:
Salary – Exempt.

Horstman Inc. US is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a government contractor. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or other category protected by law.