Program Manager

Ontic; California; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K plan with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Program Manager to lead product-line execution, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and financial performance. You will coordinate across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in business, supply chain, or engineering with 3+ years of PM experience in aerospace; strong communication is essential. PMP or MBA are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program/project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments
• Proven ability to manage tight schedules, prioritize competing demands, and consistently deliver on-time results
• Experience cross-functionally and holding teams accountable to commitments and deadlines
• Strong supply chain and sourcing background with expediting parts and resolving shortages
• Familiarity with government contracts, compliance requirements, and quality standards (e.g., FAR/DFAR)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to drive alignment
• Customer-focused mindset with understanding of revenue, margin, and delivery performance
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset and ability to operate in ambiguity
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• PMP certification is a plus
• MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned product lines, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and financial performance (P&L)
• Drive execution across 10-15 cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations
• Actively manage and enforce schedules, identifying risks early and driving mitigation plans to closure
• Lead daily/weekly execution rhythms (escalation calls, recovery plans, status updates) to maintain momentum
• Partner closely with supply chain to expedite material, resolve shortages, and ensure continuity of supply
• Coordinate with engineering teams and provide hands-on guidance to unblock execution
• Interface with customers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and high satisfaction
• Support and manage activities related to government programs, including compliance with contractual and quality requirements
• Drive financial performance by managing revenue, margin, and cost across the product line
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery and efficiency
• Lead successful project closure and transition to sustaining functions

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule management

Vendor management

Government contracts

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial impact awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Program Manager to join them. You will report to the Value Stream Lead and will have an Onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA.

To be considered for this role, you should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of program/project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments
• Proven ability to manage tight schedules, prioritize competing demands, and consistently deliver on-time results
• Experience working cross-functionally and holding teams accountable to commitments and deadlines
• Strong supply chain and sourcing background preferred, with experience expediting parts, managing vendors, and resolving shortages
• Familiarity with government contracts, compliance requirements, and quality standards (e.g., source inspection, FAR/DFAR, etc.)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to drive alignment across internal teams and external customers
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of financial impact (revenue, margin, and delivery performance)
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset, with the ability to think creatively and operate in ambiguous situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• PMP certification is a plus
• MBA is a plus

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Own and manage assigned product lines, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and financial performance (P&L)
• Drive execution across 10-15 cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations
• Actively manage and enforce schedules, identifying risks early and driving mitigation plans to closure
• Lead daily/weekly execution rhythms (escalation calls, recovery plans, status updates) to maintain momentum
• Partner closely with supply chain to expedite material, resolve shortages, and ensure continuity of supply
• Coordinate with engineering teams and provide hands-on guidance to move projects forward ('handholding' where needed to unblock execution)
• Interface with customers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and high customer satisfaction
• Support and manage activities related to government programs, including compliance with contractual and quality requirements
• Drive financial performance by managing revenue, margin, and cost impacts across the product line
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery, efficiency, and program health
• Lead successful project closure and transition to sustaining functions

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program.

Compensation Pay Range $85k - $112k

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Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.