Program Manager

Moog Inc; Christiansburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Program Manager to provide governance and centralized support for our programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering business value.

You'll lead planning, execution, and post-implementation activities, collaborate with business stakeholders and external partners, and mentor project managers to drive best practices. This role requires PMI/Agile/SAFe knowledge, strong budgeting skills, and a track record of cross-project leadership in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience leading complex multi-project transformations.
• 3+ years in people leadership or coaching to develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of PMI, Agile, and SAFe.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Experience with change management initiatives.
• Proficiency with program management and financial tracking tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Systems thinking and organizational planning; experience with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain program roadmaps, plans, and schedules to deliver benefits and align with objectives.
• Provide centralized governance across programs by enforcing methodology, budget controls, timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate cross-project dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Partner with executive sponsors and business stakeholders to align priorities and achieve goals.
• Integrate and oversee change management activities, including communications and training.
• Forecast, track, and report program financial performance and resource utilization.
• Plan, allocate, and optimize resources to support execution and delivery.
• Mentor and coach project managers, analysts, consultants, and technical experts.
• Consolidate program updates, KPIs, risks, and financial results for leadership reporting.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency.

Skills

PMI/Agile/SAFe

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Vendor management

Reporting & analytics

Operations excellence

PMO governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Economics/Organizational Development

Master's degree preferred

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:

Dig. Trans. Office-Manager PMO

Work Schedule:

Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

The Program Manager provides centralized expertise, governance, and support for the organization's programs to support the execution of our group enablement strategies. This role ensures alignment across multiple interrelated projects, promotes best practices, and delivers consolidated reporting to leadership.

This individual will oversee all aspects of the programs from initial planning and strategy to execution and post-implementation support. The Program Manager will work closely with business stakeholders, Internal teams, and external partners to ensure that the programs align with the organization's strategic objectives and delivers the expected business value.

To be considered for the Program Manager, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Organizational Development, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of project or program management experience, with proven success leading complex, multi-project transformation programs.
• Minimum three (3)+ years of experience in a people leadership or coaching capacity, with demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies and frameworks, including PMI, Agile, and SAFe.
• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Experience leading business process improvement and organizational change management initiatives.
• Proficiency with program management and financial tracking tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong systems thinking, organizational planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing external vendors and consulting partners.

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Define and maintain program roadmaps, plans, and schedules to ensure initiatives deliver intended benefits and align with organizational objectives.
• Provide centralized governance across programs by enforcing methodology, budget controls, timeline management, and quality standards.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate cross-project dependencies, risks, and issues that may impact program success.
• Partner with executive sponsors and business stakeholders to align priorities and ensure achievement of strategic goals.
• Integrate and oversee change management activities, including communications, training, adoption tracking, and benefits realization.
• Forecast, track, and report program financial performance, including budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization.
• Plan, allocate, and optimize resources to support successful program execution and delivery.
• Mentor and coach project managers, analysts, consultants, and technical experts to drive consistency, capability, and best practices across programs.
• Consolidate program status updates, KPIs, risks, and financial results into leadership reporting and executive communications.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance program delivery effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational maturity.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00-$130,000.00 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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