Manager Staff, Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead a strategic development program for a key customer in a fast-paced aerospace context. You will drive design, development, qualification and initial production while coordinating across functions to ensure schedule, cost and performance targets are met.

The role emphasizes proven leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex budgets and contracts in a defense environment. A PMP and prior EVMS exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field and at least ten years of professional work experience.
• Six+ years of Program Management on aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience delivering on schedule, quality and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic effort developing a product for a key customer.
• Develop and execute a program from design to production with cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage program plans, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance to meet development objectives.
• Coordinate between program elements and resolve issues with customers and stakeholders.
• Support proposals and business capture activities to grow Moog's book of business.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Program management

Independent contributor

Budget/ scheduling

Education

BS degree in engineering

PMP certification

Tools

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.

To be considered for the Staff 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 a Staff 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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