Program Manager - Salt Lake City, UT

Albany International Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) match

Paid time off

Work/life balance commitment

Job summary

A leading aerospace composites company located in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage programs from inception to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for program functions, managing budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction while communicating effectively with internal teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field with at least three years of program management experience, particularly in government contracts. This role offers a blend of office and possible remote work options, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of project, program or related experience.
• Understanding of composite parts fabrication and knowledge of government contracting.
• Experience managing government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the program team.
• Manage the performance of program functions including contract, finance, engineering, and operations.
• Forecast financial performance and staffing needs.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical or Business field

Job description

About the Company

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications ranging from large commercial transports to fighter jets and rotorcraft. Our composite design and fabrication expertise have been leveraged on platforms such as Boeing's 7‑series family, the Airbus A380, Sikorsky S‑76, F‑35 Lightning II, the CH‑53K Heavy‑lift Helicopter and the Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). AEC is committed to delivering high‑quality, economical composite solutions to our customers, supported by significant investment in infrastructure and automation.

Position Overview

As our Program Manager, you will report to the Director of Program Management and support programs from inception through completion, while communicating effectively with internal customers and functional organizations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the program team
• Manage the performance of program functions – contract, finance, engineering, quality, supply chain and operations
• Identify and assess risk and opportunities with appropriate mitigating and capitalizing actions
• Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones
• Manage budgets and update weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reviews
• Present status and overall financial and schedule performance to internal customers
• Forecast financial performance and staffing needs
• Support contract negotiations, endorse final price/contract terms and resolve contract issues
• Manage customer satisfaction
• Special projects and miscellaneous duties as needed or assigned

Working Conditions

Office environment, moderate to quiet noise and not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to work 24/7 schedule as business situations require. Some remote work possible.

Professional Requirements

• Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.
• Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
• Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical or Business field
• 3 or more years of project, program or related experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Experience managing government contracts
• Experience in budgeting, profit and loss management
• Understanding of composite parts fabrication and knowledge of government contracting
• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons. Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

Benefits

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

EEO & Diversity Statement

As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons. Visa sponsorship is not being offered. We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

Travel

Up to 25%.