Engineering Program Manager — Defense & Aerospace

Executive Recruiting Group; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Recruiting Group is seeking an Engineering Program Manager in Westminster, MD to lead contract budgets and schedules while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration across contracts, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to meet cost and schedule targets. Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication are essential for success in this defense/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years in project engineering; defense/aerospace preferred.
• CAPM or PMP certification a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to develop technical project plans, scope, milestones, payment plans, and budget.
• Collaborates with departments to allocate resources to meet invoices, schedule and budget.
• Coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and conformance to specs.
• Supports audits and inspections; ensures documentation and compliance for the program.
• Communicates project status and risks through reviews with internal teams and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

CAPM or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Executive Recruiting Group is seeking an Engineering Program Manager in Westminster, MD to lead contract budgets and schedules while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration across contracts, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to meet cost and schedule targets. Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication are essential for success in this defense/aerospace environment.