Strategic Program Manager - Delivery & Execution

AMS Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Group in Torrance, CA seeks a hands-on Program Manager to own outcomes, build structure, and drive execution in fast-moving environments. You will lead programs from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets are met while coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

The role reports to the Program Director and requires strong PM skills, ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to navigate complex manufacturing programs on-site in Torrance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing or engineering environment.
• 2+ years in project or program management.
• U.S. Citizenship required; on-site in Torrance, CA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive program plans incorporating supplier and internal manufacturing schedules, logistics timelines, quality control, testing, customer inspections, and billing requirements.
• Own program financial performance by developing revenue forecasts, monitoring margin objectives, tracking expenditures, and aligning execution with supplier commitments and invoicing.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project lifecycle and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and manage an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to align timelines, resources, dependencies and deliverables.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Microsoft 365

PM software

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

ERP/MRP systems

Finance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AMS Group in Torrance, CA seeks a hands-on Program Manager to own outcomes, build structure, and drive execution in fast-moving environments. You will lead programs from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets are met while coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

The role reports to the Program Director and requires strong PM skills, ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to navigate complex manufacturing programs on-site in Torrance.