Staff Program Manager

Moog Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead a major production program valued over $100 million. You will report to the Business Unit General Manager and collaborate with customers and Moog teams to meet schedule, cost, and performance targets.

The role is on-site in East Aurora, NY with relocation support; requires BS degree and 10+ years in PM/engineering, 5+ years PM experience, and ability to lead across functions with about 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree; 10+ years of professional work experience in program management/engineering
• 5+ years of Program Management related work experience
• Experience delivering on schedule, quality, and financial performance
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across functions
• Experience developing and communicating program budgets, plans, and schedules
• Understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence
• Ability to operate under pressure with multiple priorities
• Travel: ~15% to Moog facilities and customer sites

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize program success through collaboration with stakeholders across sites and functions
• Ensure contract requirements are met through coordination of all program activities
• Achieve program objectives within scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage cost and schedule performance for development programs
• Develop and manage program plans with detailed schedules
• Maintain proactive customer communications and drive issue resolution
• Coordinate with functional groups to develop recovery plans when needed
• Support process improvements and standard work in Program Management
• Contribute to expanding Moog’s book of business via proposals and capture efforts
• Travel: ~15% to Moog facilities and customer sites

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Risk management

Travel

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree

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

Staff Program Manager

Reporting To

Executive, General Management

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is the world‑wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

Our Military OEM Group in East Aurora, NYis in search of a Staff Program Manager to manage one of Moog’s largest production programs generating more than $100 million in revenue. You will report to the Business Unit General Manager. We’re seeking a motivated leader to collaborate externally with our customers and internally with our teams and management to meet or exceed program expectations.

This position requires an on‑site schedule at our East Aurora, NY with competitive relocation support to help qualified candidates transition smoothly to the NY area.

To be considered for the Staff Program Manager, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in program management and/or engineering.
• Five + 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 in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional certificate is a plus.
• Travel: Approximately 15% travel to Moog facilities and customer sites.

As a Staff Program Manager, you will:

• Optimize the program success through strong collaboration and influence with other stakeholders across sites and functions within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.
• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.
• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross‑functional teams.
• Works 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.
• Travel: Approximately 15% travel to Moog facilities and customer sites.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $140,000.00–$190,000.00 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.

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