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This role involves being accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of all production programs. The Program Manager I will act as the main point of contact for customers, lead program reviews, establish design and development criteria, monitor progress against master plans, and direct the efforts of technical, manufacturing, and administrative staff assigned to the programs.\nMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nSupport the execution of assigned programs from inception through completion to help achieve business, operational, and financial objectives.\nCoordinate program activities across internal teams to support scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.\nAssist in developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, budgets, action trackers, and related documentation.\nMonitor program progress against established milestones and communicate status, risks, and issues to leadership.\nHelp identify program risks, support mitigation planning, and escalate concerns as appropriate.\nParticipate in customer meetings, program reviews, and internal cross-functional meetings.\nServe as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and support customer communication as assigned.\nTrack deliverables, commitments, and action items to help ensure timely program execution.\nSupport change management activities, including updates to schedule, scope, resources, and priorities.\nCoordinate with finance and leadership to support budget tracking, cost visibility, and program reporting.\nAssist in ensuring program execution aligns with contractual requirements, internal procedures, and company standards.\nSupport the preparation of reports, presentations, and metrics for senior leadership and customer reviews.\nWork collaboratively with technical and operational teams to help resolve issues affecting program performance.\nMaintain accurate program records and documentation throughout the program lifecycle.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts related to program execution, communication, and reporting.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred\nPrior experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or a highly regulated industry. \nFamiliarity with government contracts, program reporting, or customer-driven deliverables.\nExposure to project or program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or progress toward certification preferred.\nExperience with NAVAIR or other DoD-related programs preferred.\nFamiliarity with FAR, DFARS, or other applicable contract compliance requirements preferred.\nBASIC REQUIREMENTS\n8+ years of related Program/project Management experience. 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