Program Manager, Aerospace & Defense Programs

Pole/Zero Corporation; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company/MG

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pole/Zero Corporation’s Microwave Products Group in West Chester, OH seeks a Program Manager to apply disciplined project management to military, aerospace, and commercial defense programs. You will lead planning, execution, and risk management to meet contract commitments and customer expectations.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a technically related field; DoD program experience preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of comparable program/project experience in military/aerospace/high-reliability industries.
• Must be able to obtain DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan project deliverables, costs, milestones, and risk.
• Coordinate resources across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and administration.
• Serve as primary customer contact for status and performance and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify risks and apply Earned Value Management System practices to monitor progress and cost.

Skills

Decision making

Team building

Communication (verbal & written)

MS Office

MS Project

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer relation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SAP

IFS

Job description

Pole/Zero Corporation’s Microwave Products Group in West Chester, OH seeks a Program Manager to apply disciplined project management to military, aerospace, and commercial defense programs. You will lead planning, execution, and risk management to meet contract commitments and customer expectations.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and performance.