Manufacturing Program Manager- Aerospace & Defense

Ardent Staffing Solutions, LLC.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Ardent Staffing Solutions, LLC. is assisting in recruiting a Program Manager for an aerospace and defense manufacturing organization in Marlborough, MA. The role oversees complex programs to meet technical, budgetary, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, strong financial and program management skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and supply chain is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or related field.
• 1–5 years of program management or engineering management experience in aerospace.
• Experience managing technical or manufacturing programs.
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and EAC processes.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of aerospace/defense manufacturing programs.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources.
• Complete ETC and EAC monthly estimates.
• Partner with finance to manage budgets, invoicing milestones, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Location: Marlborough, MA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000-$140,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager to join a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing organization in the Marlborough, MA area.

This individual will oversee the execution of complex manufacturing programs, ensuring technical requirements, budgets, schedules, and customer expectations are met. The Program Manager will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers to drive successful program delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, strong financial and program management skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.
• Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Complete monthly Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Partner with finance to manage budgets, funding profiles, invoicing milestones, and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, managing expectations, deliverables, and program requirements.
• Monitor program performance and communicate progress, risks, and financial updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain program documentation, financial reports, and risk assessments.
• Support customer proposals, quotations, and responses to technical requirements, including TINA-compliant proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of program management, project management, or engineering management experience within the aerospace industry.
• Experience managing technical or manufacturing programs.
• Experience with financial forecasting, program budgeting, and the EAC process.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of program risk management, scheduling, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing defense and commercial aerospace programs.
• Background in composite materials, aerospace structures, or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including design, fabrication, and testing.
• Experience with radomes, electromagnetic systems, or related aerospace components.
• Familiarity with AS9100, MIL-STD, and applicable FAA requirements.
• Experience supporting government contracts and TINA-compliant proposals.
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, supply chains, and regulatory compliance.
• Salary: $110,000-$140,000, depending on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.