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Program Manager

Job in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, 91362, USA
Listing for: Sensata Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 109130 - 150040 USD Yearly USD 109130.00 150040.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Program Manager serves as a leader for aerospace new product development programs, responsible for ensuring products meet customer, regulatory (AS9100), and internal Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) aligned requirements throughout the lifecycle—from concept through launch and sustainment. The role manages program scope, cost, schedule, risks, and cross‑functional execution to deliver high‑quality aerospace components and systems. Additionally, the role supports new business opportunities by developing business‑case financial evaluation models and contributes to growth initiatives across Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Defense, enabling new products and manufacturing strategies across multiple manufacturing sites.

General

Responsibilities
  • Oversees all aspects of assigned programs throughout project life cycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
  • Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational/operational objectives
  • Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance
  • May oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
  • Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved
  • Resolve projects’ higher scope issues
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiative
  • Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
  • Identify, analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
Experience / Qualifications
  • A university degree required (i.e., Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Holds self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Program Execution & APQP Alignment

Apply APQP principles, including requirements flow‑down, DFMEA/PFMEA readiness, control plans, PPAP/FAI planning, and risk‑based launch readiness aligned with aerospace standards. Manage production readiness, including tooling/capital planning, material availability, and cross‑functional readiness for launch. Facilitate cross‑functional phase‑gate reviews using NPD/NPI systems.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary customer point of contact during new product development, resolving issues and aligning deliverables. Apply structured change management, resource planning, and cost/schedule impact analysis throughout the lifecycle.

Business Growth & Strategy Integration

Support new business opportunities by creating business‑case financial evaluation models, including recurring and non‑recurring costs and strategic recommendations. Drive growth initiatives in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Defense by supporting new product introductions and manufacturing strategies across multiple production sites.

Process, Tools & Quality Systems

Develop and optimize business processes, procedures, work instructions, and templates related to new product development and Program Management activities. Ensure alignment with aerospace regulatory flow‑downs, customer expectations, and ITAR requirements. This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Base

Salary Range

$ - $

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