Senior Program Manager – Mission-Critical Aerospace

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a capable Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs in aerospace, defense, and communications from Rancho Cordova, CA. You will oversee cross-functional teams and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to contract specifications.

The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; PMP certification or an advanced degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Physics disciplines (required).
• 2–5 years of experience managing programs/projects for military or aerospace applications (required).
• PMP certification, Master’s degree, or MBA (advantage).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage programs from initiation through delivery meeting financial, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and contracts to meet revenue, margin, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain budgets, capacity plans, and risk assessments.
• Drive resolution of technical issues, acceptance testing, and qualification testing for military/aerospace platforms.
• Cultivate new business opportunities within key accounts and support proposal efforts.
• Prepare and present project status reports, forecasts, and recovery plans.
• Ensure adherence to program objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Physics disciplines

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a capable Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs in aerospace, defense, and communications from Rancho Cordova, CA. You will oversee cross-functional teams and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to contract specifications.

The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; PMP certification or an advanced degree is a plus.