Strategic Operations Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense

Dover Corporation; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness program

HSA

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dover Corporation's Microwave Products Group (MPG) in Salisbury, MD is seeking an Operations Program Manager. The role coordinates Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to drive projects from inception to delivery.

Onsite work in Salisbury, MD, with emphasis on customer-facing activities and DoD-related program management. The position requires 5+ years in military/aerospace high-reliability environments, a Bachelor’s in a technical field, and PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interface with customers and internal teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of government contracts and military standards (DoD clearance a plus).
• MBA or PMP preferred, or obtainable within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and execute projects with stakeholder consensus.
• Lead interdepartmental coordination to resolve issues impacting delivery.
• Ensure schedule, cost, and quality are tracked from plan to handoff.
• Set project direction with the Product Line Manager for tradeoffs.
• Develop and monitor detailed project plans and milestones.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Decision Making

Customer Facing

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technically related field

MBA beneficial

Tools

MS Office Suite

IFS ERP

Job description

Dover Corporation's Microwave Products Group (MPG) in Salisbury, MD is seeking an Operations Program Manager. The role coordinates Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to drive projects from inception to delivery.

Onsite work in Salisbury, MD, with emphasis on customer-facing activities and DoD-related program management. The position requires 5+ years in military/aerospace high-reliability environments, a Bachelor’s in a technical field, and PMP or equivalent certification preferred.