Program Manager

Position: Program Manager

Location: Franklin, NC

We are looking for Director of Program Management and Program Manager. Need candidates from Aerospace/ Defense industry background only.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of assigned contracts, ensuring strict adherence to cost, schedule, and project performance objectives (specifically financial/schedule metrics and risk management). This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and leadership skills to drive program success and maintain customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the planning, execution, and completion of project-specific customer, partner and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company goals.

· Monitor and report on contract performance, identifying risks and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Develop and maintain detailed program plans and schedules, tracking milestones and deliverables.

Monitor and analyze cost performance to ensure programs remain within budget.

Forecast program revenue and manage invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing.

Conduct trend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements.

· Develop and track program performance metrics to measure success, always looking for areas of improvement.

· Report to company senior leadership at regular intervals on status of all program performances (cost, schedule, and execution), including Kickoff, PMRs, and Project Closure.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and maintaining strong relationships. A key part of this relationship also includes the identification and management of any added scope requested by the customer.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, and finance, to achieve program objectives.

Provide support to new business efforts regarding contract review and project planning tasks. The focus of this effort is ensuring the output of the proposal process is a draft project plan that includes an agreed project schedule, staffing plan, financial expenditure plan and risk register.

Ensure all programs are executed in accordance with applicable government regulations and company policies.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field. A Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

· 5 years of program management experience in the defense or aerospace industry, with a focus on electronics or systems.

· Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and ensuring performance on complex projects.

· Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in financial forecasting and trend analysis.

· Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.

· Knowledge of government contracting processes and regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, etc).

Key Competencies:

Strategic and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.

Proficient in program management tools and software (e.g., Open Project, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel).

Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• As a program Manager do you have experience from Aerospace/ Defense industry with a focus on electronics or systems.?
• Do you have Knowledge of government contracting processes and regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, etc).

Ability to Relocate:

• Franklin, NC 28734: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person