Project Manager

Aston Carter; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 86,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Program Manager in Brewster, NY to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned aerospace and defense programs from scope definition through manufacturing and delivery.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Vendors, and Customers to ensure accurate cost estimates, robust schedules, and well‑defined bills of materials, monitor milestones, deliver professional customer presentations, and keep programs on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Experience managing programs from scope through manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and review Statements of Work (SOW).
• Experience estimating costs and determining resource requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development/review of SOWs for clarity of scope and deliverables.
• Support Engineering and Sales in estimating costs and resources.
• Maintain BOMs and program schedules for assigned programs.
• Monitor vendor activity to ensure timely delivery of materials/services.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy and technical alignment.
• Track and enforce program schedules to meet milestones.
• Deliver professional presentations for customer meetings.

Skills

Program management

Schedule development

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Presentations

Manufacturing environment

Coordination & communication

Multi-tasking

Aerospace/defense exposure

Tools

Microsoft Project

QuickBooks

Job description

Program Manager

The Program Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned programs from initial scope definition through manufacturing and delivery. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Sales, Vendors, and Customers to ensure accurate cost estimates, robust schedules, and well‑defined bills of materials. The Program Manager monitors program performance, prepares and delivers customer presentations, and ensures that all program milestones are met on time and within scope in a dynamic aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and review of Statements of Work (SOW) for potential programs to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and requirements.
• Support Engineering and Sales teams in estimating costs and determining resource requirements for potential programs.
• Confirm and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and program schedules for assigned programs.
• Monitor vendor activity and performance to ensure timely delivery of materials and services in support of assigned programs.
• Act as a liaison with Engineering to ensure accurate BOMs, resource planning, and technical alignment for assigned programs.
• Monitor, track, and enforce program schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations for customer meetings related to assigned programs.
• Work closely with customers to understand requirements, provide updates, and address program‑related questions or concerns.
• Attend internal and external meetings to coordinate program activities and ensure alignment across departments.
• Follow and support manufacturing processes to see products through production, ensuring programs transition smoothly from planning to manufacturing.
• Adapt to changing priorities and wear multiple hats as needed to support successful program delivery.

Essential Skills

• Program management experience with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing programs.
• Project management skills, including schedule development, tracking, and enforcement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project for creating and managing project schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, for reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations for internal and customer meetings.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to aerospace and defense programs.
• Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with Engineering, Sales, Vendors, and Customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and programs simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of QuickBooks is preferred and considered a plus.
• Experience working in a small to mid‑size company environment.
• Comfort working closely with customers and representing the organization in meetings.
• Ability to take ownership of programs from scope definition through manufacturing.
• Interest in working in a growing company with strong stability and low attrition.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing setting within a small to mid‑size aerospace and defense company. The Program Manager works closely with an Engineering team of approximately eight employees and collaborates frequently with Sales, Vendors, and Customers. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The dress code is business casual. The environment offers the opportunity to see programs move from initial planning through manufacturing, to work in a culture with very low attrition, and to contribute in a setting where employees can wear many hats and support a growing, forward‑looking organization. The company offers paid holidays and one week of paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brewster, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brewster,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.