Senior Aerospace Defense Program Manager

Moog Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Goleta, CA is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple production or development initiatives valued between $1–$12 million.

The role requires cross-functional coordination, strong communication, and the ability to manage DoD-related contracts and customer communications. Responsibilities include developing program plans, tracking cost/schedule, and delivering status reports while collaborating with Moog's functional departments to meet performance and profitability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field, preferably Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or operations in highly engineered manufacturing.
• Lead, organize, and influence people with strong communication and emotional intelligence.
• Present program information to customers and internal management; navigate high pressure situations.
• Proficiency with MS Project required.
• Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously preferred.
• Experience managing Development Programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management is a plus.
• Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms a plus.
• PMI PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple production or development initiatives, typically valued between $1–$12 million; develop comprehensive program plans and direct execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and deliver required reports to client and Moog leadership.
• Coordinate internal updates to ensure alignment and transparency across the organization.
• Develop program plans and schedules; monitor cost, schedule, and task completion to ensure plan adherence.
• Coordinate with functional management to assign program resources.
• Manage day-to-day communications with the customer to resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings and reviews; manage meetings and reviews.
• Prepare regular status reports for management and the customer, highlighting issues and risks.
• Assist in proposals and change orders; support fact-finding and negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Project

Cross-functional collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Customer liaison

Time management

Risk management

Earned Value Management

DoD terms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Moog Inc. in Goleta, CA is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple production or development initiatives valued between $1–$12 million.

The role requires cross-functional coordination, strong communication, and the ability to manage DoD-related contracts and customer communications. Responsibilities include developing program plans, tracking cost/schedule, and delivering status reports while collaborating with Moog's functional departments to meet performance and profitability goals.