Sr Program Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

Satellite Services, Inc. (SSI); Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead customer programs, ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, schedule, and budget requirements. You will serve as the primary program focal point, guiding IPTs, managing contract negotiations, and overseeing financial performance.

You will drive new business growth, coordinate with operations on scheduling and capital planning, champion Lean initiatives, and support audits; travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office; MRP experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPTs, executive phase-gate reviews, and senior client communications.
• Review and negotiate contract terms, track costs, margins, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with operations on scheduling, staffing, and capital planning.
• Lead proposals for new business and support audits; travel up to 30%.

Skills

Lead without authority

People & communication

Project management

MS Office Suite

Lean Six Sigma basics

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

MBA preferred

Tools

MRP system

MS Office

Job description

Sr. Program Manager

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Performance Center (Ducommun)

About Us

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our Tulsa facility manufactures state-of-the-art circuit cards for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs.

Role Overview

The Senior Program Manager executes all aspects of customer programs to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, schedule, and budgetary requirements. Serving as the primary internal and external customer focal point, you will lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), manage contract negotiations, oversee financial performance, and drive new business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer & Internal Leadership: Act as the primary customer liaison, lead IPTs, execute Phase-Gate New Product Introductions, and present program reviews to internal leadership and clients.
  
• Contract & Financial Management: Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, manage purchase order compliance, track program costs/margins/cash flows, and support financial forecasting and invoicing.
  
• Operational & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with operations on scheduling, staffing, and capital planning; champion Lean and Kaizen initiatives; and oversee MRP backlog alignment.
  
• Business Growth & Proposals: Lead proposal development teams for new and follow-on business, coordinate with Business Development, and support customer/DCAA/DCMA audits. Travel up to 30%.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lead without authority, negotiate, and manage by influence.
  
• Strong people, time management, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
  
• Experience in project management, production control, or contract management.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); MRP system experience is beneficial.
  
• Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required; MBA preferred.
  
• Experience: 7+ years in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
  
• Preferred Credentials: PMP or CAPM certification, Contracts Administration experience, program oversight of $25M+, and supervisory experience.