Strategic Defense & Aerospace Program Lead

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace division seeks a Program Manager to lead high-impact programs for military and aerospace customers, coordinating scope, schedule, and cost across engineering and operations. You will partner with Sales on proposals and manage integrated schedules, while upholding Teradyne’s standards of excellence.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering and program management within defense/high-tech, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering and program/project management experience, ideally in Aerospace & Defense or high-tech.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi‑disciplinary programs with full cost/schedule/performance accountability.
• Proficiency with program management tools, risk reviews, and integrated scheduling (e.g., MS Project).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills including ability to communicate and foster communication between project groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of complex Defense & Aerospace programs aligned with Teradyne’s program lifecycle framework.
• Collaborate with Sales on proposal development and program capture strategies.
• Conduct detailed contract reviews to assess scope, risk, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identifying critical paths and mitigating risks.
• Build strong cross-functional alignment across global teams to ensure cohesive, timely execution.
• Monitor program performance using industry-standard tools; initiate corrective actions to maintain program health.
• Deliver concise executive-level program updates and customer communications.
• Sustain a culture of urgency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Collaborates & Influences

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Customer Focus

Integrity & Accountability

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace division seeks a Program Manager to lead high-impact programs for military and aerospace customers, coordinating scope, schedule, and cost across engineering and operations. You will partner with Sales on proposals and manage integrated schedules, while upholding Teradyne’s standards of excellence.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering and program management within defense/high-tech, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Project.