Program Manager

Program Manager
Walker, MI
Direct Hire | Salary: $130k–$135k

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee key projects and initiatives, ensuring customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to managing programs and a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Manage all phases of programs, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Customer Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and maintaining strong relationships.
• Risk & Budget Management: Develop and implement risk management plans, manage program budgets, and ensure costs remain within quoted limits.
• Process Management: Oversee business processes, including evaluating RFPs, managing POs, and coordinating program timelines and milestones.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals, driving accountability through the NPI process.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future programs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing contracts, with Department of Defense experience preferred.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to interpret contracts, RFPs, and technical documents.
• Proven communication skills to influence stakeholders and build consensus.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in NPI (New Product Introduction) processes.
• Experience managing capex spending and engineering changes.
• Familiarity with cost control, risk assessment, and customer negotiations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional movement within the facility.
• Frequent use of a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally.
• Noise level typical of a professional office environment.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for leading successful programs, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact.