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Our mission is to make the world safer-whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.\nPosition Overview:\nAs we expand, we’re looking for aManufacturing Program ManagerIto support the planning and execution of manufacturing programs and help ensure cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectivesare achieved.\nWorking within the Operations PMO, this role partners closely with other members of the Manufacturing Program Management team and cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and external manufacturing partners. The Manufacturing Program Manager I will coordinate day-to-day program activities, independently manage assigned projects and workstreams, track performance, identify and escalate risks, and help drive issues to resolution.\nThis role is well suited for an experienced manufacturing or program management professional who is ready to take on broader program responsibilities and grow toward full program ownership.\nLocation:\nThis position is located onsite in East Syracuse, NY.\nResponsibilities:\nManufacturing Program Execution\nSupport the Manufacturing Program Management team in achieving manufacturing cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectives.\nIndependently manage assigned projects, program workstreams, production initiatives, or deliverables within a larger manufacturing program.\nAssist in developing, maintaining, and executing integrated manufacturing plans, production schedules, and program milestones.\nMonitor manufacturing performance and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that may affect production commitments.\nMaintain program action items, risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation plans using established program management tools and processes.\nCoordinate follow-up activities across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and external manufacturing partners.\nCollect, analyze, and report program status, performance metrics, forecasts, risks, and recovery actions to the Manufacturing Program Manager and other stakeholders.\nFacilitate cross-functional program meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure owners complete assigned actions.\nSupport production readiness activities from prototype development through full-rate production.\nCoordinate production readiness reviews and help confirm that materials, processes, documentation, tooling, fixtures, test systems, and resources are prepared to support production.\nHelp ensure engineering changes, product revisions, and manufacturing documentation, including bills of material, routings, work instructions, and test procedures, are incorporated into production plans.\nPartner with Supply Chain and Planning teams to monitor material availability and alignment with production demand.\nAssist Manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership in identifying bottlenecks and coordinating capacity, material, or schedule recovery plans.\nSupport Operations PMO governance processes and provide accurate, timely program updates.\nParticipate in manufacturing scale-up, operational growth, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nApply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to support improvements in throughput, cycle time, quality, cost, and inventory performance.\nProvide program leadership and decision support in the Manufacturing Program Manager’s absence or as delegated.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nStrong organizational and execution skills with the ability to translate plans into coordinated action.\nA results-oriented approach with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.\nAn effective communicator who can work across technical and nontechnical teams.\nThe ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.\nSound judgment regarding when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate risks or decisions.\nAn interest in developing broader manufacturing program leadership capabilities.\nA commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.\nFive or more years of relevant experience supporting manufacturing programs, production operations, supply chain initiatives, project management, or program management in a technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nExperience coordinating cross-functional manufacturing projects, production activities, or program deliverables.\nExperience developing, maintaining, or executing manufacturing schedules, production plans, and project or program milestones.\nExperience tracking cost, schedule, quality, delivery, risks, actions, and performance metrics.\nDemonstrated ability to identify manufacturing or supply chain risks and coordinate mitigation or recovery activities.\nExperience supporting New Product Introduction, production readiness, manufacturing transfers, or production scale-up activities.\nExperience using ERP or MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.\nAbility to communicate program status, risks, and priorities clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.\nAbility to travel up to 10%.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, CAPM, or an equivalent professional certification.\nExperience applying Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing performance.\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, electronics, sensor systems, telecommunications, or other advanced technology manufacturing environments.\nExperience with production planning, material management, capacity planning, or supplier coordination.\nExperience preparing or presenting program status, risks, recovery plans, and performance metrics to senior leadership or external stakeholders.\nFamiliarity with government contracting requirements, export controls, and regulated manufacturing environments.\nUnderstanding of configuration management, engineering change control, and product lifecycle management processes.\nCompensation and Benefits:\nHidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, a 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.\nSalary Range:\nThe salary range for this position is estimated at $92,000 - $125,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nHidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nSecurity Note:\nDue to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required for the position. 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