Aerospace Program Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Teams

Crane Company; New Jersey; On-site; USD 147,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401k matching

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain, stewarding programs from proposal through production readiness with a focus on schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.

You will influence IPTs, manage risk, and drive metrics to ensure successful new product introductions while interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in Program Management or related field.
• Knowledge: Proficient in program management philosophies; technical aptitude for Crane A&E products.
• Education/Certification: BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate customer proposals and change requests; lead bid package elements, ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and update detailed program plans, schedules, and resource needs to meet customer milestones within established processes.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by coordinating engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure manufacturable designs, cost targets, and successful new product introduction.
• Serve as primary customer interface through regular communication, progress reviews, scope management, and formal change-control processes.
• Manage program cost, schedule, risks, and issues using standardized project management tools; drive mitigation actions and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Facilitate smooth transition from development to production and lead preparation, collection, and communication of program metrics to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Results Focus

Customer Service Orientation

Action Orientation

Planning & Organizing

Teamwork & Cooperation

Business Acumen

Decision-Making Skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain, stewarding programs from proposal through production readiness with a focus on schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.

You will influence IPTs, manage risk, and drive metrics to ensure successful new product introductions while interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.