Program Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Saginaw (MI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead and drive execution across multiple programs in a defense manufacturing environment.

This role coordinates cross-functional teams, optimizes program structures, and ensures alignment among customers, fabrication partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver on-time, within budget and with quality. Responsibilities include tracking program metrics, escalating risks, managing scope and changes, and communicating progress to senior

Qualificações

• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production.
• 3 years of relevant experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management.
• Proven leadership track record and customer/executive communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; IFS knowledge preferred.
• PMI CAPM or PMP/PgMP certification preferred.
• Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Liaison between fabrication partner(s) and leadership team.
• Focal point to customer(s).
• Tracks and reports all program metrics, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program lifecycle.
• Reports to the Director of PMO all risks and potential interruptions that may cause projects to miss critical paths (budget, on-time delivery, quality issues).
• Manages change through tracking of required work outside of the original scope before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
• Increases contracted parameters/opportunities when feasible for increased profitability.
• Recommends resources and scheduling needs in support of program on-time delivery.
• Detect, report, and solve program issues timely and effectively.
• Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
• Effectively communicates program developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an ongoing basis.
• Lead and provide direction to the Project Managers and Coordinators as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

IFS ERP

Descrição da vaga

Title: Program Manager

Location: Saginaw, MI

Industry: Defense Manufacturing (industry experience preferred)

Employment: Full time/Direct hire

The Program Manager oversees and drives execution across multiple programs or complex project platforms to ensure strong functional, technical, and financial performance. This role provides elevated leadership beyond day-to-day project management by coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing program structures, and ensuring alignment between customers, fabrication partners, internal stakeholders, and company objectives. The Program Manager is accountable for program-level delivery, risk management, and performance improvement across assigned platforms, contributing to enterprise goals while supporting Project Managers and collaborating closely with senior leadership to maintain operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between fabrication partner(s) andleadership team.
• Focal point to customer(s).
• Tracks and reports all program metrics, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program(s) lifecycle to be shared during program reviews or when requested to senior management, stakeholders, and suppliers using appropriate tools and cadence.
• Reports to the Director of PMO all risks and potential interruptions that may cause any projects to miss any critical paths i.e. budget, on-time delivery, quality issues, etc.
• Manages change through tracking of required work outside of the original scope before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
• Increases contracted parameters/Opportunities when feasible for increased profitability.
• Recommends resources and scheduling needs in support of program on-time delivery.
• Detect, report, and solve program issues timely and effectively.
• Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
• Effectively communicates program developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an ongoing basis.
• Lead and provide direction to the Project Managers and Coordinators as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production setting
• 3 years of relevant experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership track record.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Project preferred, Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
• Understanding of ERP systems, IFS working knowledge is preferred.
• Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets, financial forecasting, EVMS preferred.
• Professional and excellent customer and executive leadership communication skills.
• PMI CAPM or PMP/PgMP Certification preferred.
• Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred.