Strategic Program Manager — Lead Complex Programs & Partners

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Program Manager for a permanent on-site position in Wichita, KS. The role oversees cost, schedule and technical performance across programs, coordinating proposals, budgets and contract terms.

The candidate acts as primary customer contact, leads reviews with cross-functional teams, and develops new business with customers. Requires ERP familiarity and strong communication, prioritization and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance is desirable.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing as a program manager or similar role.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders and participate in negotiations of contracts or contract changes.
• Coordinate preparation of and monitor program milestone schedules, operating budgets and contract terms.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities.
• Lead program review meetings with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Planner, Buyers, Production and Quality.
• Communicate with the customer regarding schedules and technical performance.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans; solve program problems.
• Develop new business and expansion opportunities within assigned accounts.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Organizational Awareness

Liaison

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Contracting/Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Program Manager for a permanent on-site position in Wichita, KS. The role oversees cost, schedule and technical performance across programs, coordinating proposals, budgets and contract terms.

The candidate acts as primary customer contact, leads reviews with cross-functional teams, and develops new business with customers. Requires ERP familiarity and strong communication, prioritization and problem solving.