Program Manager

Moog; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select)

Job summary

Moog Space and Defense Group in Goleta, CA is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple production and development initiatives, coordinating between engineering, supply chain, and operations to meet contractual requirements and profitability goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, 5+ years in related manufacturing, and proficiency with MS Project. DoD experience and Earned Value Management knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field, engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in engineering, supply chain, or operations in aerospace/defense or highly engineered manufacturing.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; emotionally intelligent leadership.
• Ability to present program information to customers and management under pressure.
• Proficiency with MS Project; multi-program experience preferred.
• DoD contracting knowledge a plus; DoD terms a plus; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple production or development initiatives valued $1–$12 million.
• Develop comprehensive program plans and direct execution across Moog's functional departments.
• Serve as primary customer contact; deliver reports to client and Moog leadership.
• Coordinate internal updates for alignment and transparency.
• Develop schedules and resource plans; monitor cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Prepare proposals, change orders, and support negotiations.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Cross-functional coordination

Handling high-pressure situations

Customer communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management

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:
Manager, Sustainment

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Santa Barbara, CA Moog Space and Defense Group provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development of full Turreted Weapon Systems (TWS) solutions.

Our Space and Defense Group is looking for a Program Manager to join our team in Goleta, CA. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups within and outside of Moog.

Here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field, preferably Engineering.
• 5 years of prior experience in engineering, supply chain, or operations or similar in the manufacturing of products for the aerospace or defense industries or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• Lead, organize, and influence people through outstanding communication and facilitation skills; all while demonstrating strong awareness of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to efficiently present program information to customers and internal management; ability to navigate high pressure situations.
• Proficiency with MS Project required.
• Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously preferred.
• Experience managing Development Programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of project management tools including Earned Value Management is a plus.
• Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions and requirements a plus.
• PMI PMP certification is a plus.

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple production or development initiatives, typically valued between $1-$12 million. This role encompasses developing comprehensive plans for each assigned program and directing execution through Moog's functional departments to ensure fulfillment of contractual requirements, as well as achievement of performance and profitability objectives. Serving as the primary point of contact for the customer, the Program Manager manages all program-related communications, delivers required reports to both the client and Moog leadership, and coordinates internal updates to ensure alignment and transparency across the organization.

As a Program Manager, you will...

• Develop program plans and schedules to ensure coordination between all program elements. Monitor the status of cost, schedule, and task completion to ensure compliance with program plans.
• Coordinate with functional management to ensure the assignment of program resources.
• Conduct day‑to‑day communications with the customer to resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and manage all program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the preparation of presentation materials for internal and customer meetings and reviews. Manage the conduct of such meetings and reviews.
• Prepare regular status reports, for management and the customer, which provide visibility for program issues and risks.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and change orders, and support fact‑finding and negotiations to ensure completeness from a program management viewpoint.
• Travel up to 10%

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Santa Barbara, CA $140,000.00-$165,000.00 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 pa