Senior Program Planning Manager - DoD & Defense Projects

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO – 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements

Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled Program Planning Office Manager to build a long-term career in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Lead a cross-functional team to oversee DoD and commercial contracts, manage the master production schedule, identify risks, and ensure milestones and delivery commitments are met.

This role offers growth, competitive compensation, and the chance to impact national security through strategic planning and disciplined program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in program management, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting DoD or other government manufacturing contracts, with knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules, material planning, production workflows, and contract deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Program Planners and Project Managers.
• Oversee DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout.
• Manage the integrated master production schedule and resolve schedule conflicts.
• Identify program risks early and develop recovery plans with owners and milestones.
• Coordinate departments to resolve constraints and keep action items moving.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCMA, and government requirements.
• Report status, KPIs, and forecasts to leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling/Planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled Program Planning Office Manager to build a long-term career in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Lead a cross-functional team to oversee DoD and commercial contracts, manage the master production schedule, identify risks, and ensure milestones and delivery commitments are met.

This role offers growth, competitive compensation, and the chance to impact national security through strategic planning and disciplined program management.