Program Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States; periodic travel to customer and supplier sites is required.

Salary: $113,900–$151,800 per year.

Company

Develops engineered pump systems and supports naval, aerospace, and defense programs.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, testing, supply chain, and contracts.
• Manage successful execution of naval pump programs supporting US Navy submarine construction.
• Coordinate complex pump assembly build, testing, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery to shipyard customers.
• Act as the primary customer interface and prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports.
• Develop project budgets, monitor financial performance, prepare forecasts, and present sales, cash flow, EAC accuracy, and profitability results.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, resolve critical issues, and support business development and post-delivery product support.

Requirements

• At least five years of program or project management experience leading the build, testing, and delivery of complex electromechanical assemblies in aerospace or defense.
• Experience with financial forecasting, EAC management, schedule management, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or business management.
• Strong customer relationship, communication, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements.
• Must be a US citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense security clearance.

Nice to have

• PMP certification.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience and knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase plan, referral program, recognition, and competitive pay.