Staff Program Manager

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft LLC in East Aurora, NY seeks a Staff Program Manager to lead one of Moog’s largest production programs, generating over $100 million in revenue. This full‑time, on‑site role reports to the Business Unit General Manager and includes relocation support for qualified candidates.

You will optimize program success through cross‑site collaboration, manage contract requirements, and lead plans for scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 10+ years in program management or engineering.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience delivering programs on schedule, within budget, and with quality.

Responsibilities

• Optimize program success through collaboration with stakeholders across sites and functions.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements by coordinating and managing all program activities.
• Achieve program objectives through effective application of program-management principles within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Develop and manage program plans with detailed schedules and coordinate all program elements.
• Resolve issues through day-to-day communications with customers, Moog management, and cross-functional teams.
• Work with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Support process improvements and standard work within Program Management.
• Sustain and expand Moog’s book of business through proposal teams and business capture.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Program management

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree

Tools

PMP certificate

Job description

Overview

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a world‑wide leader in advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. The East Aurora, NY Business Unit is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead one of Moog’s largest production programs, generating over $100million in revenue. This position reports to the Business Unit General Manager and requires a full‑time, on‑site work schedule in East Aurora, NY. Competitive relocation support is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Optimize program success through strong collaboration and influence with stakeholders across sites and functions.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements by coordinating and managing all program activities.
• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program‑management principles within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Develop and manage program plans with detailed schedules, ensuring proper coordination of all program elements.
• Resolve outstanding issues through effective day‑to‑day communications with customers, Moog management, and cross‑functional teams.
• Work effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Support process improvements and standard work implementation within Program Management.
• Sustain and expand Moog’s book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
• Minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in program management and/or engineering.
• Five or more years of program‑management related work experience.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality, and financial performance.
• Strong ability to lead, organize, and influence people across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans, and schedules for multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $140,000.00–$190,000.00 annually (location based).
• Bonus opportunities and matching 401(k). Eligible for Employee Stock Purchase Plan in select locations.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Co‑located in a warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by twelve core values.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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.