Senior Program Manager

Regal Technology Partners; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 work schedule

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance

$50,000 employer-paid life insurance

8 paid holidays + floating holiday

Generous PTO

Job summary

Regal Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Santa Ana, CA to lead multiple complex programs from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic goals. You will bridge the Program Manager and Director roles, mentor junior staff, and apply expert knowledge of CCA, PWAs, and electrical/environmental tests to drive program success.

The role requires 5+ years in PM, background in electronics manufacturing or defense, and PMP is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Business Administration, or Program/Project Management) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, defense contracting, or a related technical industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs), and electrical/environmental test processes.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred; PMP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets across multiple simultaneous programs.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of assigned programs, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Define program objectives, success criteria, and KPIs in alignment with company goals.
• Manage program scope and evaluate change requests, ensuring proper documentation and impact assessment before implementation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure integrated program execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on assigned programs, providing regular status updates and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Review, consolidate, and communicate detailed program analysis to colleagues, customers, and senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.
• Facilitate program meetings, reviews, and decision-making sessions, ensuring all parties are aligned on goals, timelines, and expectations.
• Prepare and present program status reports, risk summaries, and performance metrics to leadership as required.
• Proactively identify program risks, dependencies, and issues; develop and execute mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for program-related issues including product non-conformances, schedule delays, or cost overruns.
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to identify and eliminate products or processes not meeting standards, and drive corrective action to resolution.
• Escalate unresolved risks or conflicts to the Director of Program Management with recommended courses of action.
• Manage program budgets including labor and material planning, tracking actuals against plan, and reporting variances.
• Conduct business analysis to assess financial health of programs and recommend adjustments to maintain budget compliance.
• Work with resource managers to ensure programs are adequately staffed and equipped to meet deliverables.
• Support the Director of Program Management in resource prioritization across the program portfolio.
• Apply knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs) to support program technical reviews and customer discussions.
• Leverage familiarity with electrical and environmental test processes to assess program risk and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret assembly drawings and mechanical drawings as needed to support program planning and issue resolution.
• Stay current with industry trends, customer requirements, and best practices in program management and manufacturing operations.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to Program Managers and junior project staff.
• Assist the Director of Program Management in developing team members' skills, professional growth, and program management competencies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of program management tools, templates, and processes across the department.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, PM)

Job description

Position Title:

Senior Program Manager

Department:

Program Management

Location:

Santa Ana, CA

FLSA Status:

Exempt, Full- Time

Clearance Type:

Secret

Clearance Required for start:

No

About Us

Regal Technology Partners is a vertically integrated aerospace and defense manufacturing platform, purpose-built for the programs that demand precision, reliability, and compliance rigor. We design and manufacture mission-critical electronic communication systems for prime contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and government customers operating in the most regulated corners of the defense industrial base.

What We Offer Our Team

• 4/10 work schedule
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with company match of up to 4% of contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, and more
• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• 8 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple complex programs from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with organizational objectives. Serving as a bridge between the Program Manager and the Director of Program Management, this role takes ownership of program-level strategy, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication while providing mentorship and oversight to junior program management staff. The Senior Program Manager brings a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs), and electrical and environmental test processes, and applies this technical knowledge to drive program success and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets across multiple simultaneous programs.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of assigned programs, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Define program objectives, success criteria, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with company goals.
• Manage program scope and evaluate change requests, ensuring proper documentation and impact assessment before implementation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure integrated program execution.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on assigned programs, providing regular status updates and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Review, consolidate, and communicate detailed program analysis to colleagues, customers, and senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.
• Facilitate program meetings, reviews, and decision-making sessions, ensuring all parties are aligned on goals, timelines, and expectations.
• Prepare and present program status reports, risk summaries, and performance metrics to leadership as required.

Risk Management & Problem Resolution

• Proactively identify program risks, dependencies, and issues; develop and execute mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for program-related issues including product non-conformances, schedule delays, or cost overruns.
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to identify and eliminate products or processes not meeting standards, and drive corrective action to resolution.
• Escalate unresolved risks or conflicts to the Director of Program Management with recommended courses of action.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage program budgets including labor and material planning, tracking actuals against plan, and reporting variances.
• Conduct business analysis to assess financial health of programs and recommend adjustments to maintain budget compliance.
• Work with resource managers to ensure programs are adequately staffed and equipped to meet deliverables.
• Support the Director of Program Management in resource prioritization across the program portfolio.

Technical Oversight

• Apply knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs) to support program technical reviews and customer discussions.
• Leverage familiarity with electrical and environmental test processes to assess program risk and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret assembly drawings and mechanical drawings as needed to support program planning and issue resolution.
• Stay current with industry trends, customer requirements, and best practices in program management and manufacturing operations.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to Program Managers and junior project staff.
• Assist the Director of Program Management in developing team members' skills, professional growth, and program management competencies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of program management tools, templates, and processes across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Business Administration, or Program/Project Management) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, defense contracting, or a related technical industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs), and electrical/environmental test processes.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred; PMP a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach.
• May need to lift or move items up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings, site visits, or conferences, if required.
• Visual acuity to read and prepare reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.

This job description is intended to provide a clear overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the Senior Program Manager position. It is not an exhaustive list, and other tasks may be required as needed to support the company’s operations.

Regal Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and respected.

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