Senior Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense PM Leader

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

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