Program Manager - Advanced Electronics - Essex County, NJ

Michael Page; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Program Manager to oversee complex aerospace and defense product development from proposal to production readiness. You will ensure delivery against cost, schedule, and performance while leading cross-functional teams and engaging customers to align technical direction with business goals.

The role chairs Integrated Product Teams, manages risk, develops detailed plans, and reports milestones to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years in program/project management or equivalent leadership.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to work in technical product development and manufacturing settings.
• Proven leadership delivering results through cross-functional teams.
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product development programs from proposal through qualification and production transition.
• Review customer requirements and change requests to align with objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Chair and coordinate cross-functional Integrated Product Teams across functions.
• Act as primary customer contact for status, scope management, and reviews.
• Monitor program performance using project management tools and metrics.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks to ensure delivery.
• Drive alignment among internal stakeholders and meet customer expectations.
• Support new product introduction and handover into production.
• Prepare and present program reports and milestones to leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Scheduling

Risk management

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP / PMI certification

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Program Manager, you will oversee product development programs from proposal through production readiness, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This role combines customer engagement, strategic planning, risk management, and cross-functional leadership within a highly technical manufacturing environment.

This organization designs and manufactures highly reliable Radio Frequency electronic and electromechanical solutions used in mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications. The business combines decades of engineering heritage with a forward‑looking approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Engineers are given real ownership over technical direction, product strategy, and customer outcomes. The culture is collaborative, hands‑on, and grounded in long‑term thinking rather than short‑term wins. Teams work closely with customers to solve complex problems that genuinely matter.

Description

• Lead complex product development programs from customer proposal through qualification, certification, and production transition.
• Review customer requirements, proposals, and change requests to ensure alignment with technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Chair and coordinate cross-functional Integrated Product Teams across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Act as the primary customer contact for programs status, scope management, issue resolution, and progress reviews.
• Monitor program performance using established project management tools and metrics.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks to support successful delivery.
• Drive alignment among internal stakeholders while ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Support new product introduction activities and facilitate a smooth handover into production.
• Prepare and present program reports, milestones, and performance updates to leadership and customers.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively within technical product development and manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of delivering results through cross-functional teams.
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Customer-focused approach with strong stakeholder management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Eligibility to work with controlled information and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, engineering, or highly regulated environments is advantageous.
• MBA, advanced management qualification, PMP, PMI certification, or equivalent training would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of engineering product development, qualification, or certification processes is preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous annual leave allowance plus paid public holidays.
• Company-supported retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to technically challenging programs and industry-leading projects.
• Collaborative culture with strong leadership support and career progression potential.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on complex, high-value customer programs.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.