Senior Aerospace Program Manager - Complex Defense Projects

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. seeks an experienced project manager to plan and manage highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering programs for PLXS-ENG customers.

You will lead cross-functional teams across design centers, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive successful execution, ensuring milestones, budgets, and customer expectations are met. The role demands extensive experience in aerospace/defense programs, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with significant experience in aerospace/defense projects.
• Experience in DoD acquisition life cycle, FAR/DFAR flowdowns, and MIL-STDs/MIL-SPECs is preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities with track record of delivering complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.
• Proactively identify work packages and opportunities, coordinating with design centers and stakeholders.
• Set expectations for scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables across the full value stream.
• Manage programs to successful financial execution and revenue projections.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure designs are produced and deployed successfully.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Plexus Corp. seeks an experienced project manager to plan and manage highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering programs for PLXS-ENG customers.

You will lead cross-functional teams across design centers, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive successful execution, ensuring milestones, budgets, and customer expectations are met. The role demands extensive experience in aerospace/defense programs, strong leadership, and excellent communication.