Program Manager V

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Full Time Tustin, CA, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Attalon delivers engineered optical, opto-mechanical, and precision subsystem solutions for aerospace, defense, and commercial customers.

The Program Manager V position is a master-level, customer-facing role responsible for leading strategically significant, highly complex programs and driving organizational success. In this independent leadership role, you will fully own the lifecycle of multiple large programs, overseeing their execution from contract award through delivery. You are accountable for achieving program objectives across scope, schedule, cost, risk, profitability, and quality, ensuring contract requirements and customer satisfaction.

As a Program Manager V, you will take ownership of proposal development efforts and lead cross-functional teams through effective collaboration, strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination. You will also be responsible for leading company-wide initiatives, including Internal Research & Development (IR&D) projects and Cap Ex implementation, serving as a trusted leader who drives these efforts toward successful completion.

This position requires extensive expertise, professional judgment, and leadership ability to resolve highly complex and unique program challenges. Program Manager V plays a critical strategic role within the organization and acts as a mentor and advisor to less senior program team members.

• Own complete program lifecycle management of multiple large-scale or strategically significant programs, managing from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, qualification, and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the primary customer liaison for technical, schedule, and contractual matters. Lead advanced communications regarding program status, risks, milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement program strategies, detailed roadmaps, and integrated schedules aligned with both customer and organizational business objectives. Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality, operations, and business development.
• Lead development of proposals, IR&D, and Cap Ex initiatives, owning program scoping, resource allocation, cost planning, and execution. Provide strategic input and ensure objectives align with the company’s goals and value proposition.
  • Develop competitive program proposals, identifying pricing strategies, technical deliverables, and schedule feasibility.
  • Oversee and manage implementation of new IR&D projects or capital expenditure initiatives, ensuring performance aligns with strategic priorities and business growth.
• Drive financial results for large-scale programs by owning program forecasting, cost tracking, margin analysis, and implementing corrective actions to ensure profitability.
• Employ advanced risk management strategies, anticipate technical, schedule, and resource-related challenges, and develop innovative solutions to address critical risks.
• Lead operational and production readiness across external/internal teams, ensuring compliance with ISO, regulatory, and export-control requirements while meeting program delivery objectives.
• Manage scope changes and contract amendments, ensuring strategies align with customer business objectives and company financial goals.
• Champion efforts to continuously improve program management processes, team collaboration, and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor and guide less senior program managers and specialists, serving as a key resource and advisor to advance skill development across the program management organization.
• Represent program performance, strategic plans, and execution progress to senior leadership, participating in organizational planning and decision-making for critical business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related…