Manager , Program

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Job Title:

Manager Staff, Program Reporting To:
Manager, General

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers. Our Military OEM Group in Torrance, CA is looking for a Staff Program Manager to manage and coordinate a strategic development program.

You will report to the Program Director. We’re seeking a motivated leader to collaborate externally with our customers and internally with our teams and management to meet or exceed program expectations.

To be considered for the Staff Program Manager, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in engineering and/ or program management.
• Typically Six + years of Program Management related work experience with demonstrated experience working on an aerospace or defense development program.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality and financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead, organize, and influence people and teams across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans and schedules.
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional certificate is a plus.
• Experience working on Defense Programs is strongly desired.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles strongly preferred.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance is preferred.

As a Staff Program Manager, you will:

• Work as part of a team leading a strategic effort developing a product for one of our key customers.
• Develop and execute a program through design, development, qualification and initial production, coordinating cross functionally.
• Optimize the program success through collaboration with other stakeholders across different functions within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.
• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.
• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross-functional teams.
• Work effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Sustain and expand Moog’s book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.

great compensation…