Senior Program Manager

flir; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions, Rancho Cordova, CA, seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead mission-critical aerospace programs from initiation to delivery. You'll coordinate engineering, manufacturing, finance, and contracts to meet revenue, margin, and schedule targets while steering budgets, capacity planning, and risk assessments.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. The role requires a mechanical/electrical/physics background, 2–5 years in aerospace program management, and US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Physics disciplines (required).
• 2–5 years of experience managing programs/projects for military or aerospace applications (required).
• PMP certification, Master’s degree, or MBA (advantage).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring compliance with financial, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and contracts to meet goals for revenue, margin, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain budgets, capacity plans, and risk assessments.
• Drive resolution of technical issues, acceptance testing, and qualification testing for military/aerospace platforms.
• Cultivate new business opportunities within key accounts and support proposal efforts.
• Prepare and present project status reports, forecasts, and recovery plans.
• Ensure adherence to program objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Physics

PMP / Master / MBA (advantage)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Lead programs that power mission-critical technology. Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing advanced microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our products support critical missions across global markets, including aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong technical and leadership skills, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Manage programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring compliance with financial, technical, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and contracts to meet goals for revenue, margin, and schedule
• Develop and maintain budgets, capacity plans, and risk assessments
• Drive resolution of technical issues, acceptance testing, and qualification testing for military/aerospace platforms
• Cultivate new business opportunities within key accounts and support proposal efforts
• Prepare and present project status reports, forecasts, and recovery plans
• Ensure adherence to program objectives and continuous improvement initiatives

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Physics disciplines (required)
• 2–5 years of experience managing programs/projects for military or aerospace applications (required)
• PMP certification, Master’s degree, or MBA (advantage)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project; ERP/MRP experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required)

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary Range:

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.