Manager Staff, Program

Moog Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead a strategic development program for a major customer in Torrance, CA. You will coordinate design, development, qualification and initial production with cross-functional teams and external customers.

You will drive program plans, budgets and schedules while aligning with contract requirements and financial targets. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• BS degree with at least 10 years of professional work experience, preferably in engineering or program management.
• Typically 6+ years in Program Management with aerospace/defense experience.
• Experience delivering on schedule, quality, and financial performance in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to lead, organize and influence cross-functional teams through strong communication.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results as an individual contributor.
• Experience developing and communicating budgets, plans and schedules.
• Understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• PM certification is a plus.
• Experience with Defense Programs and Earned Value Management (EVM) is preferred.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information and obtain security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic development program for a key customer.
• Develop and execute the program from design through initial production with cross-functional coordination.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize program success across the organization.
• Ensure contract compliance through active management of program activities.
• Achieve program objectives by applying formal PM principles within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to meet development milestones.
• Develop and manage detailed program plans and schedules.
• Maintain timely issue resolution with customer and internal teams.
• Coordinate recovery plans with functional groups when needed.
• Support proposal work and business capture to sustain Moog's book of business.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Scheduling & budgeting

Independent contributor

Contract management

Pressure handling

EVM knowledge

PM certification (PMP)

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

PMP certification

EVM knowledge

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Manager Staff, Program

Reporting To

Manager, General

Work Schedule

Onsite - Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

OurMilitary OEM Groupin Torrance, CAis looking for aStaff Program Managerto manage and coordinate a strategic development program. You will report to the Program Director. We're seeking a motivated leader to collaborate externally with our customers and internally with our teams and management to meet or exceed program expectations.

To be considered for theStaff Program Manager, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in engineering and/ or program management.
• Typically Six + years of Program Management related work experience with demonstrated experience working on an aerospace or defense development program.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality and financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead, organize, and influence people and teams across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results as an individual contributor
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans and schedules
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional certificate is a plus.
• Experience working on Defense Programs is strongly desired.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles strongly preferred
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance is preferred.

As aStaff Program Manager, you will:

• Work as part of a team leading a strategic effort developing a product for one of our key customers.
• Develop and execute a program through design, development, qualification and initial production, coordinating cross functionally.
• Optimize the program success through collaboration with other stakeholders across different functions within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.
• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.
• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross-functional teams.
• Work effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Sustain and expand Moog's book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $160,000.00-$227,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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