Strategic Defense & Aerospace Program Manager

Teradyne; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, seeks a Program Management Specialist to lead high-impact Defense & Aerospace programs, coordinating across engineering, operations, and sales. The role emphasizes schedule, scope, and cost control with ITAR/CUI considerations and executive-level updates.

Applicants should have a engineering degree and 7+ years in program management within defense/high-tech sectors, plus proficiency in MS Project and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 10% may be required.

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.
• Strong ability to use data and information for problem solving.
• Understanding of handling and securing ITAR and CUI information.

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

Tools

MS Project

Salesforce

PLM systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, seeks a Program Management Specialist to lead high-impact Defense & Aerospace programs, coordinating across engineering, operations, and sales. The role emphasizes schedule, scope, and cost control with ITAR/CUI considerations and executive-level updates.

Applicants should have a engineering degree and 7+ years in program management within defense/high-tech sectors, plus proficiency in MS Project and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 10% may be required.