Senior Aerospace Program Manager

211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp.; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

12 holidays per year

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development, from proposal to production readiness. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and cost targets in a DoD contractor environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing proposals, guiding IPTs, planning programs with embedded milestones, coordinating with supply chain, and ensuring designs are manufacturable and within targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management or related project management position.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Technical aptitude to understand design and production processes.
• BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline.
• ITAR/US Persons eligibility due to DoD contractor status.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals and change requests for technical and business feasibility.
• Lead IPTs and coordinate product reviews across functions.
• Create and monitor detailed program plans with milestones.
• Coordinate with supply chain and operations for new product introduction.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and provide progress reviews.
• Manage scope, costs, risks, and transition to production.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Office tools

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development, from proposal to production readiness. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and cost targets in a DoD contractor environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing proposals, guiding IPTs, planning programs with embedded milestones, coordinating with supply chain, and ensuring designs are manufacturable and within targets.