Program Manager

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Program Manager in Buffalo, NY to oversee complex aerospace programs. You will report to the Staff Program Manager and coordinate across engineering, operations, and supply chain to meet schedule and cost targets.

The role requires at least five years in program management, strong leadership, and proven customer-focused communication skills. The position emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and risk management within a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• Minimum five (5) years of Program Management or similar experience.
• Preferred aerospace and engineering background.
• Proven leadership, listening and persuasive skills.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience managing multiple programs.
• Experience leading proposal development and contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Access to U.S. Export Controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex programs in the US and meet program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements across schedules and budgets.
• Support process improvements and standard work within Program Management.
• Lead proposal teams and drive business capture campaigns.
• Develop detailed program plans with schedules and cost controls.
• Communicate with customers and Moog stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with OE Program Managers and cross-functional groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Customer orientation

Program management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

PM tools

Cost/schedule control

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

Program Manager

Reporting To

Staff Program Manager

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

About Moog Aircraft Group

Moog Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for commercial and 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.

About the Commercial Aftermarket Group

Our Commercial Aftermarket Group is looking for a Program Manager to manage and coordinate complex programs in the US. You will report to the Program Director.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Minimum five (5) years of Program Management or similar experience is required, preferably in aerospace and engineering.
• Proven Leadership Experience, excellent listening and persuasive skills
• Demonstrated team collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of customer orientation.
• Requires access to US Export Controlled information.
• Knowledge of project management tools including Earned Value Management
• Experience managing multiple programs.
• Experience reporting and managing production program line of balance to customer.
• Experience working with operations, supply chain and engineering.
• Experience leading proposal development and negotiating contracts.
• Experience managing a development program schedule, cost and risk.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to present program information to customers and other groups of people; ability to navigate high pressure situations.
• Ability to lead, organize, and influence people through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with Aftermarket is desired.

Program Manager Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support process improvements and standard work implementation within Program Management.
• Sustain and expand the organizations book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.
• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing program plans with detailed schedules and to ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through the conductance of effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog functional organizations.
• Optimize the program likelihood of success through collaboration with OE Program Managers and other stakeholders across the organization.

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

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00-$120,000.00 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.

Requirement for Access to U.S. Export-Controlled Information

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

EOE/EEO Statement

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.