Senior Program Manager, Defense NPD & Production

Boutique Recruiting; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex new product development programs from concept through production in a defense manufacturing setting. You will own execution, financial performance, customer relationships, and cross-functional coordination.

This role targets a technical leader who can navigate R&D and manufacturing, communicate with executive leadership and customers, and deliver results across engineering, quality, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing NPD or R&D development programs.
• Experience leading manufacturing or production programs.
• Ability to manage programs across multiple lifecycle phases.
• Strong engineering or technical background with engineering collaboration.
• Experience managing program financials, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development programs from concept to production.
• Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracts, and finance.
• Drive programs through lifecycle phases while balancing technical, operational, and business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and executive leadership.
• Identify program risks early, develop mitigation plans, and keep programs on track.
• Present program updates, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure successful execution of milestones and readiness for production.
• Support proposal development, program planning, and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Foster accountability, transparency, and proactive communication across stakeholders.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex new product development programs from concept through production in a defense manufacturing setting. You will own execution, financial performance, customer relationships, and cross-functional coordination.

This role targets a technical leader who can navigate R&D and manufacturing, communicate with executive leadership and customers, and deliver results across engineering, quality, and supply chain.