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Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of advanced manufacturing and site expansion programs.
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
- Coordinate across departments to remove barriers, escalate issues, and ensure execution discipline.
- Manage program lifecycles from concept through commissioning and sustainment.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations to integrate automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems into production.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Facilities, and Quality to ensure readiness for new site launches or capacity expansions.
- Serve as the primary program liaison with executive sponsors, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
- Ensure all programs meet AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and DoD requirements, as well as safety and environmental standards.
- Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to accelerate timelines and maximize efficiency.
- Oversee vendor/contractor deliverables for facility, equipment, and automation programs.
- Provide regular status updates to the VP, Growth and Facility Strategy and executive leadership.
- Track and report against key performance indicators (KPIs) — schedule adherence, budget performance, quality milestones, and risk mitigations.
- Develop clear program documentation, presentations, and executive briefings.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, or related field (Master’s or PMP certification preferred).
- 7–10 years of experience in complex manufacturing or operations program management, with at least 3 years in a senior-level program role.
- Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale capital programs (facility expansions, automation deployments, or site start-ups).
- Aerospace/defense industry experience strongly preferred.
- Expertise in program planning tools (MS Program, Primavera, or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors/contractors.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a bias for execution.
- US Citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Direct Mission Impact – Every program directly contributes to U.S. national security.
- High Visibility – Work across all major functions with direct exposure to executive leadership.
- Critical Growth Role – Lead programs that enable new site launches, advanced automation, and production ramp-ups.
- Enterprise Influence – Act as the execution engine for strategic initiatives sponsored by the executive team.
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementadvanced manufacturingautomationroboticsLeanSix SigmaKaizenbudget managementrisk managementKPI tracking
Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder managementleadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcross-functional team managementexecution disciplinecollaborationvendor managementpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in ManufacturingBachelor’s degree in Program ManagementMaster’s degree (preferred)PMP certification (preferred)