Senior Program Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Ladson (SC); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Movement Search & Delivery in Ladson, SC seeks an experienced Senior PMO Leader to drive complex aerospace programs from planning through delivery. You will oversee cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain, provide executive reporting on schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies, and mentor a growing program management staff.

The role requires 10–15 years in program management, including 5+ in leadership, plus aerospace/defense experience.

Qualificações

• 10–15 years of progressive program or project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Aerospace & defense industry experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• PMO leadership experience.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional programs.
• Knowledge of critical path management, risk, and financial oversight.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of complex programs.
• Provide executive-level reporting on schedules, financials, risks, dependencies, and resources.
• Develop program strategies, roadmaps, schedules, and execution plans.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality.
• Oversee work orders, change requests, invoicing, and financial controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks; pursue quality, throughput, and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare program documentation and executive presentations.
• Manage technical data and configuration control.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve production issues.
• Mentor and develop program management staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

PMO leadership experience

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting/financial oversight

Risk management

Executive communication

Manufacturing/production experience

Leadership or supervisory experience

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Ferramentas

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Smartsheet

Power BI

ERP (IFS preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Compensation: $130,000–$170,000 base salary + 15% annual bonus

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Keys to This Role

• Must have aerospace and defense industry experience.
• Must have prior PMO leadership experience.
• 10–15 years of progressive program or project management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong manufacturing or production experience required; heavy plate fabrication or welding experience is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs from planning through execution and delivery.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of complex programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, schedules, and customer commitments.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program performance, including schedules, financials, risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and critical paths.
• Develop and maintain program strategies, roadmaps, schedules, and execution plans while ensuring clear documentation and timely escalation of issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality to drive successful program execution.
• Oversee work orders, change requests, customer invoicing, and related financial controls to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while pursuing opportunities to improve quality, throughput, efficiency, and profitability.
• Prepare program documentation, executive presentations, performance reports, and materials for internal and external reviews.
• Ensure proper management of technical data, configuration control, and program documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve production issues, support operational requirements, and maintain program commitments.
• Mentor and develop program management staff, promoting consistent processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive program or project management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated aerospace and defense industry experience.
• Previous PMO leadership experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong understanding of program management principles, including critical path management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, scheduling, and financial oversight.
• Experience managing customer relationships, executive communications, and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to deliver programs on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Heavy plate fabrication, welding, or other complex industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP systems; IFS is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI.
• Knowledge of welding processes, NDT methods, and AWS codes.

Travel Requirements

Travel between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, push or pull with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, or kneel regularly.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Mechanical assistance is required for loads exceeding 50 pounds.