Senior Program Manager - Space and Defense Group

Moog Inc.; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo/Elma, NY seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Space and Defense Group to lead technical programs from award to delivery. You will coordinate with contracts, procurement, engineering, test, operations, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in aerospace/defense, knowledge of cost/schedule/performance, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams. Some travel may be required; PMP and security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or Business required.
• Minimum 5 years PM experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Experience managing complex production programs with cost, schedule, performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, quality).
• Identify issues impacting performance and recover costs/schedule.
• Understand contractual requirements; travel may be required.
• PMP certification preferred; security clearance highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical programs from contract award through final delivery.
• Coordinate across contracts, procurement, engineering, test, operations and quality.
• Oversee design, qualification and production lifecycle tasks.
• Ensure requirements are interpreted and met throughout the program.
• Manage program plan, schedule and costs to meet expectations.
• Prepare materials for internal and customer reviews; present status.
• Review costs and risks and report at Program Management Review.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost management

Schedule management

Performance management

Risk identification

Contract comprehension

Security clearance awareness

PMP certification

Education

BS Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Senior Program Manager - Space and Defense Group

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Space and Defense Group is growing and looking for Senior Program Managers to join our teamin Elma, New York. These are cross-functional roles that require coordination between many different groups within and outside of Moog.

To be considered for Senior Program Manager role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Minimum of an BS Degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum of five (5) years of program/project management related experience in a production or manufacturing environment in aerospace, defense, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• Must have demonstrated experience managing complex production programs in a manufacturing environment, with direct responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.
• A track record of leading cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality—through full-rate production.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying issues and problems, which impact program performance, and taking appropriate actions to resolve these issues and recover costs and schedule, in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Currently having a Security Clearance is highly preferred.

As a Senior Program Manager , you will:

• Lead technical programs from contract award, through final end item delivery, including support to sales and proposal efforts through fact finding and negotiations.
• Lead and manage cross functional and large teams across disciplines ranging from contracts, procurement, engineering, test, operations, and quality.
• Oversee and manage tasks from engineering design, to qualification, and throughout the production lifecycle.
• Use your technical background to understand and confirm that the requirements are interpreted and met throughout the program.
• Ensure that the program plan, schedule, and costs meet both Moog and customer expectations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the preparation and presentation of materials to be reviewed at internal and customer meetings.
• Review and manage program costs and technical risks, presenting status and schedule of programs at monthly Program Management Review.

How we care for you

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $115,000.00–$155,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.