Added - 07/28/26 Program Manager Program Manager Albuquerque , New Mexico | Contract To Hire

BEStstaff, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BEStstaff, Inc. is seeking a technical Program Manager to join our aerospace programs. In a small, collaborative environment you will plan programs from inception through delivery, define baselines and milestones, and ensure timely customer SRDLs.

You will coordinate design reviews, manage schedules and ETC, and uphold contract requirements. Travel may be domestic and international. This role offers growth opportunities within a tight-knit team, with mentorship and a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or PM with 5 years PM experience.
• Technical aerospace background is highly desirable.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning from inception to delivery with baselines and milestones.
• Oversee development and timely delivery of customer SRDLs.
• Coordinate design reviews across the program lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules and ETC tracking.
• Manage contract scope and statement of work requirements.
• Serve as primary customer program representative and ensure quality requirements.

Skills

Strong Work Ethic

Eagerness to Learn

Team Collaboration

PM experience

Education

BS in Engineering or Program Management + 5 years PM experience

Job description

Program Manager

CLIENT JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking a technical Program Manager. Join this dynamic small company where you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our aerospace programs. This role offers the advantages of working in a collaborative, close-knit environment where your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is supported.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Program Planning & Execution: Lead comprehensive program planning from inception through delivery, including development of baseline schedules and milestone definition

Customer Deliverables Management: Oversee the development and timely delivery of customer SRDLs, ensuring all specifications and requirements are met

Design Review Coordination: Plan, organize, and facilitate critical design reviews throughout the program lifecycle

Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, tracking performance against baselines and managing Expected Time to Complete (ETC)

Contract & Scope Management: Provide expert knowledge of contract content and statement of work requirements

Customer Relations: Function as the company's primary customer program representative, ensuring quality requirements are met or exceeded

Issue Resolution: Proactively identify program issues and lead resolution processes

What We're Looking For…

PRIMARY PERSONAL and PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrated commitment to excellence and accountability in all tasks

Eagerness to Learn: Willingness to continuously develop skills and adapt to new challenges

Team Collaboration: Ability to thrive in our small company environment where everyone's contribution matters

Preference would be an engineer that has some experience as an associate PM or an actual PM.

Experience successfully either having led or been part of a team that has done similar work.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering or Program Management plus 5 years’ experience as a Program Manager.

Technical background in aerospace industry highly desirable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Position may require travel both domestic and international