Strategic Aerospace Operations Program Manager

K&L Microwave; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

K&L Microwave, a MPG Salisbury unit, seeks a Project/Program Manager to coordinate multi-department activities, ensure on-time delivery, and manage budgets for high-reliability military and aerospace programs in Salisbury, MD. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to meet customer requirements and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus DoD clearance eligibility and an MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with Customers and internal teams across departments.
• Ability to lead interdepartmental coordination to resolve delivery issues.
• Experience with government contracts and negotiation tactics.
• DoD Secret clearance eligibility is required.
• MBA is a plus for operations/engineering sales alignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget and drive execution through consensus.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production and others to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee transition to manufacturing with schedules and cost reporting.
• Set quality and process performance objectives and monitor progress.
• Develop detailed project plans and track performance against goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision Making

Customer Facing

PMP

Contract Administration

Military Standards

Security Clearance

ERP Knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technically related field

MBA beneficial (Operations, Engineering, Sales)

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

K&L Microwave, a MPG Salisbury unit, seeks a Project/Program Manager to coordinate multi-department activities, ensure on-time delivery, and manage budgets for high-reliability military and aerospace programs in Salisbury, MD. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to meet customer requirements and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus DoD clearance eligibility and an MBA is a plus.