Senior Program Manager, Defense Manufacturing

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead customer projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. Hybrid work in Johnstown, PA with periodic travel.

You will manage multi-discipline teams, serve as the primary customer interface, report monthly, and contribute to strategic planning. The role targets growth in annual program value and opportunities within defense manufacturing and additive

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering with emphasis on Manufacturing Technology and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years experience.
• In lieu of a Masters degree, a Bachelor's in a related field with 15+ years experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and machining industries with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing single projects and multi‑organizational program portfolios is desirable.
• DoD experience and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership for selected programs, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Develop and oversee Statements of Work (SOW), cost proposals, and timelines.
• Identify project teams and oversee their execution.
• Ensure projects meet objectives and lender preferences; acknowledge Alliance Partner involvement.
• Provide monthly reporting and act as primary customer interface.
• Support strategic planning and identify new sources of program management opportunities.
• Supervise team members and participate in annual reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead customer projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. Hybrid work in Johnstown, PA with periodic travel.

You will manage multi-discipline teams, serve as the primary customer interface, report monthly, and contribute to strategic planning. The role targets growth in annual program value and opportunities within defense manufacturing and additive