Defense & Aerospace Program Manager — Strategic Integrator

Minority Professional Network, Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

retirement savings plans

life and disability insurance

paid vacation & holidays

tuition assistance programs

and more

Job summary

Teradyne’s Defense and Aerospace Division leads in high‑performance test solutions for defence and aerospace markets. We seek a Program Manager who will drive complex Defense & Aerospace programs from planning through execution, coordinating with Sales, engineering and operations to meet cost/schedule/performance goals.

You will develop Integrated Master Schedules, assess risk, and deliver executive‑level updates while ensuring ITAR/CUI compliance and cross‑functional alignment across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering and program/project management experience, ideally in Aerospace & Defense or high‑tech.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi‑disciplinary programs with full cost/schedule/performance accountability.
• Proficiency with program management tools, risk reviews, and integrated scheduling (e.g., MS Project).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills including ability to communicate and foster communication between project groups.
• Strong ability to use data and information for problem solving.
• Understanding of handling and securing ITAR and CUI information.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of complex Defense & Aerospace programs aligned with Teradyne’s program lifecycle framework.
• Collaborate with Sales on proposal development and program capture strategies.
• Conduct detailed contract reviews to assess scope, risk, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identifying critical paths and mitigating risks.
• Build strong cross‑functional alignment across global teams to ensure cohesive, timely execution.
• Monitor program performance using industry‑standard tools; initiate corrective actions to maintain program health.
• Deliver concise executive‑level program updates and customer communications.
• Sustain a culture of urgency, accountability, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Integrated scheduling

ITAR/CUI handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Teradyne’s Defense and Aerospace Division leads in high‑performance test solutions for defence and aerospace markets. We seek a Program Manager who will drive complex Defense & Aerospace programs from planning through execution, coordinating with Sales, engineering and operations to meet cost/schedule/performance goals.

You will develop Integrated Master Schedules, assess risk, and deliver executive‑level updates while ensuring ITAR/CUI compliance and cross‑functional alignment across global