Senior Program Manager

NESC Staffing; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NESC Staffing is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs in the aerospace and defense sectors. This role involves managing internal teams, ensuring successful delivery of projects, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in program management, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Join a team that supports critical missions with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 7+ years with a Master's degree.
• Proven program management experience with high-reliability hardware or electronics.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all program phases from proposal to delivery.
• Align cross-functional teams to execute against program goals.
• Act as primary liaison for customer communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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️ Industry: Aerospace, Defense, High-Reliability Electronics

We are actively seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, full-lifecycle programs for electronic systems and defense-related products. You will serve as the single point of contact for customers, manage internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and ensure successful delivery of highly technical programs—from proposal to production.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on driving cross-functional execution, meeting performance metrics, and building long-term customer relationships in high-reliability sectors.

• Oversee all program phases: proposal, contract negotiation, baseline development, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery.
• Align cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, and finance—to execute against program goals.
• Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Act as the primary liaison for all customer communications, technical issues, and contractual matters.
• Provide leadership to IPTs, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule targets are met.
• Drive internal reporting and prepare executive-level program review presentations.
• Lead risk and opportunity management across assigned programs.
• Contribute to new business capture and proposal strategy development.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Proven program management experience with high-reliability hardware, electronics, or RF components (preferred).
• Strong leadership and people management skills—capable of influencing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs or high-volume activity.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, especially in technical environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Current U.S. security clearance is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Work on advanced technology programs that matter. Our team supports critical missions through precision-engineered solutions in defense and aerospace markets. You’ll have the authority, autonomy, and visibility to make a lasting impact on key initiatives.

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a team driven by purpose, performance, and innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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