Program Management Specialist, Defense & Aerospace

Jobtailor; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead defense and aerospace programs through planning, execution, and closure. You will work with Sales on proposals, review contracts for scope and risk, and drive IMS development with global teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role demands strong organizational and communication abilities, data-driven problem solving, and strict ITAR/CUI compliance. Travel is limited to about 10%.

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.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• ITAR-restricted position: candidates must be a US Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee, or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.
• Position may involve access to export-controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.

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 cross-functional alignment across global teams for cohesive, timely execution.
• Monitor program performance using industry-standard tools and initiate corrective actions.
• Deliver executive-level program updates and customer communications.
• Sustain urgency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel 10% or less

Skills

Program Management

Risk Reviews

Integrated Scheduling

Data Analysis

Cost Accountability

Schedule Accountability

Performance Accountability

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• 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 cross-functional alignment across global teams for cohesive, timely execution
• Monitor program performance using industry-standard tools and initiate corrective actions
• Deliver executive-level program updates and customer communications
• Sustain urgency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration
• Travel 10% or less

Requirements

• 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
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• ITAR-restricted position: candidates must be a US Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee, or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program
• Position may involve access to export-controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex Defense and Aerospace programs, with a strong focus on program management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing program management tools and ensuring compliance with ITAR and CUI regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Program Management
• Risk Assessment
• Integrated Master Scheduling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• ITAR Compliance

Hard Skills

• Program Management
• Risk Reviews
• Integrated Scheduling
• Data Analysis
• Cost Accountability
• Schedule Accountability
• Performance Accountability

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Defense
• Aerospace
• Export-Controlled Technology
• CUI
• ITAR

Tools & Technologies

• MS Project