PROGRAM PLANNING OFFICE MANAGER

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO – 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements

Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled Program Planning Office Manager to build a long-term career in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Lead a cross-functional team to oversee DoD and commercial contracts, manage the master production schedule, identify risks, and ensure milestones and delivery commitments are met.

This role offers growth, competitive compensation, and the chance to impact national security through strategic planning and disciplined program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in program management, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting DoD or other government manufacturing contracts, with knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules, material planning, production workflows, and contract deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Program Planners and Project Managers.
• Oversee DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout.
• Manage the integrated master production schedule and resolve schedule conflicts.
• Identify program risks early and develop recovery plans with owners and milestones.
• Coordinate departments to resolve constraints and keep action items moving.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCMA, and government requirements.
• Report status, KPIs, and forecasts to leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling/Planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Program Planning Office Manager to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable the Program Planners and Project Managers, balancing workloads and setting clear performance expectations.
• Oversee DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout, ensuring milestones, inspection requirements, and customer commitments are met.
• Manage the integrated master production schedule, identifying critical-path activities, resource constraints, and schedule conflicts.
• Identify program risks early and develop recovery plans with assigned owners, milestones, and completion dates.
• Coordinate Contracts, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Business Development to resolve execution constraints and keep action items moving.
• Ensure program plans reflect FAR/DFARS, DCMA, and other government customer requirements.
• Report program status, KPIs, and verified delivery forecasts to Operations leadership and customers, and recommend process improvements.

What We Offer:

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Competitive pay based on experience

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in program management, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting DoD or other government manufacturing contracts, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules, material planning, production workflows, and contract deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Navy aviation support equipment, Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), or complex electromechanical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, government source inspection, and acceptance processes.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management environments.
• Experience with critical-path scheduling, earned value management, and program risk management.
• PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training.
• Experience developing and implementing program management processes and performance metrics.

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 51A – Program Management/Acquisition Officer
• Navy NEC: 1440 – Engineering Duty Officer
• Air Force AFSC: 63A – Acquisition Manager
• Marine Corps MOS: 8059 – Acquisition Management Professional