Program Manager

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in New York is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead and support assigned programs while ensuring exceptional customer service. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, directing program activities, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually is offered, along with an attractive benefits package and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service and building long-term customer relationships.
• Solid understanding of contracts, risk management, and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and timely responses.
• Direct and coordinate program activities to meet contractual, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to resolve supplier issues and address technical challenges.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Program Management Tools

Job description

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, New York, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead and support assigned programs while ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. This role directs, plans, formulates, coordinates, and manages cross-functional teams in engineering, procurement, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, risk management, contracts, problem-solving, and process improvement. The Program Manager will act as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers, ensuring timely program execution, maintaining strong relationships, and driving results aligned with organizational goals.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication, timely responses, and consistent customer satisfaction.
• Direct and coordinate all program activities to meet contractual, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on new and existing products, design changes, and manufacturing throughput to support program success and strengthen the company’s competitive position.
• Identify, investigate, and implement process improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, increase throughput, and improve organizational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to resolve supplier issues, including traveling to suppliers to address technical challenges, design changes, and scheduling conflicts.
• Support the development of new designs and products, identifying potential risks and ensuring proper risk management strategies are in place.
• Provide program support to Sales and Marketing, including sales presentations, customer support, costing, forecasting, and status reporting.
• Review and monitor engineering designs and drawing changes to ensure compliance with customer and engineering requirements.
• Participate in or facilitate the Configuration Control Board to ensure all changes are thoroughly reviewed, approved, and properly implemented.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships, emphasizing transparency, responsiveness, and collaboration.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service and building long-term customer relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of contracts, risk management, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and program management tools.
• PMP certification or equivalent is an asset.

Why Magellan?

• Attractive benefits package
• Positive work-life balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Commitment to professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Free parking

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.

Magellan™, Magellan Operating System™, MOS™, Wire Strike Protection System®, Wire Strike® and WSPS® are trademarks of Magellan Aerospace. All content, photography and documents within are the exclusive copyright of Magellan Aerospace Corporation. All rights reserved. Site by Premise.