Dir., Program (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Dir., Program (Aerospace): Lead and oversee complex programs from concept through delivery for high-value aircraft equipment and systems with an accent on schedule adherence, cost control, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction. Focus on risk mitigation, cross-functional coordination, financial management, and contractual compliance to achieve program success metrics.

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Salary: $170,000–$220,000 Annually (Buffalo, NY)

Company

Moog is a performance culture company delivering critical aircraft equipment and systems.

What you will do

• Own overall program success including schedule, scope, cost, quality, risk, and technical performance for major programs.
• Define program lifecycle plans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and drive on-time, on-quality delivery.
• Identify, prioritize, and mitigate risks; enforce configuration and change management.
• Lead cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, testing, quality, and sustainment.
• Manage customer relationships, negotiate contracts and SOWs, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics to meet profitability goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of Program Management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of total professional experience.
• This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR).
• Strong understanding of program planning, scheduling (e.g., MS Project), budgeting, and EVM.

Culture & Benefits

• Financial rewards: competitive compensation, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/life balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance.
• Health & welfare: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• Professional development: tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership programs.
• Collaborative workplace: inclusive culture, Employee Resource Groups, team-building activities.