Program Manager

Swift Engineering; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Schedule

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered

401k with company match

Generous holiday calendar

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in San Clemente is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for managing customer relations and ensuring the success of programs, overseeing activities including cost, scheduling, and technical performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing complex programs. This position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate past success in solving complex technical program roadblocks.
• Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in leading multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relations and project execution.
• Oversee program lifecycle and activities to meet business goals.
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget and resource allocation.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Project

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Physics

Job description

About Swift Engineering

If you’re passionate about engineering, innovation and making a difference, we invite you to join the Swift Engineering family. Together, we are shaping the future of aerospace and creating technologies that will change the world.

Description

Swift Engineering Inc (www.swiftengineering.com) is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites. This position will be at the forefront of current and future products and play a major role in the development of products and innovative technologies.

Program Manager Responsibilities

Program Manager is responsible for managing customer relations typically by executing projects in a successful manner, to maximize Swift’s business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing programs from inception to completion. This position requires a person that can develop, baseline, and update an integrated master plan. Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful rapid product development is highly desired.

The Program Manager owns the complete success of the program and is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM oversees program life‑cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the central focal point and authority for one or more program’s execution, the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

• Continues engagement and follow‑up with team members to ensure tasks completion and implement course corrections as needed
• Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program‑level risk
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter‑dependencies
• Leads program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advises leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively supports the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Range

$140,000 to $165,000

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering/technical discipline preferred
• Demonstrate past success in solving complex technical program roadblocks with great results
• Self‑starter, able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Experienced in leading a multi‑disciplined team to overcome program challenges to achieve success
• Proven track record of excellent internal / external communication
• Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Candidates with spacecraft/satellite, UAV aircraft, robotics development experience and/or hobby drone experience will be given special consideration.

Skills Required

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hands‑on leader but open‑minded to solve challenges in unconventional ways
• Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project
• Working connection with all of company's programs and systems

Working Conditions

Primarily working in an office environment with interaction in R&D/shop environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Some travel is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Swift Engineering Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment with Swift Engineering Inc is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Must be “US PERSON” per ITAR requirements due to our contracts. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Benefits

• 9/80 Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
• Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• 401k with company match
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Pay Range

140,000 - 165,000 USD per year (Swift Engineering)