Senior Program Manager

Moog Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Emerging areas of focus include metal additive manufacturing, blockchain for supply chain, sensor integration, and propulsion test facilities.

Senior Program Manager       

The role of a Senior Program Manager is a critical position accountable for multiple production or development programs that contain significant technical and/or cost risk. The incumbent is responsible for developing plans for each assigned program and organizing and directing its execution by Moog's functional departments to meet the company's contractual obligations, as well as performance and profit objectives. The role serves as the primary interface with the customer on all matters related to the program and provides the required customer and Moog management reports as well as other internal communications. The Senior Program Manager is typically responsible for programs with contract values totaling between $7 - $20 million.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will…

·           Develop program plans and schedules to ensure coordination between all program elements. Monitor the status of cost, schedule, and task completion to ensure compliance with program plans.

·           Coordinate with functional management to ensure the assignment of program resources.

·           Conduct day‑to‑day communications with the customer to resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.

·           Coordinate and manage all program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

·           Plan, coordinate and manage the preparation of presentation materials for internal and customer meetings and reviews. Manage the conduct of such meetings and reviews.

·           Prepare regular status reports, for management and the customer, which provide visibility for program issues and risks.

·           Assist in the preparation of proposals and change orders, and support fact-­finding and negotiations to ensure completeness from a program management viewpoint.

·           Assist the Marketing organization in planning and developing new programs and follow‑on orders for existing programs.

Minimum Qualifications to be considered…  

·           Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field, preferably Engineering.

·           5+ years of relevant program management experience, preferably in the manufacturing of products for the aerospace or defense industries

·           Lead, organize, and influence people through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.

·           Ability to present program information to customers and other groups of people; ability to navigate high pressure situations.

·           Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) 

·           Must either have or be able to apply for a government security clearance.

·           Experience managing Development Programs preferred.

·           Knowledge of project management tools including Earned Value Management preferred.

·           Proficiency with MS Project preferred.

·           Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions and requirements preferred.

·           Experience with flight actuation systems, control systems, or electronic systems preferred.

·           Experience managing multiple programs preferred.

·           PMI PMP certification is a plus.

 Salary

The base pay range for this opportunity is $111,010 - $161,616 per year. 

This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

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