Strategic Program Manager - Manufacturing & Defense

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead and drive execution across multiple programs in a defense manufacturing environment.

This role coordinates cross-functional teams, optimizes program structures, and ensures alignment among customers, fabrication partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver on-time, within budget and with quality. Responsibilities include tracking program metrics, escalating risks, managing scope and changes, and communicating progress to senior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production.
• 3 years of relevant experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management.
• Proven leadership track record and customer/executive communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; IFS knowledge preferred.
• PMI CAPM or PMP/PgMP certification preferred.
• Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between fabrication partner(s) and leadership team.
• Focal point to customer(s).
• Tracks and reports all program metrics, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program lifecycle.
• Reports to the Director of PMO all risks and potential interruptions that may cause projects to miss critical paths (budget, on-time delivery, quality issues).
• Manages change through tracking of required work outside of the original scope before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
• Increases contracted parameters/opportunities when feasible for increased profitability.
• Recommends resources and scheduling needs in support of program on-time delivery.
• Detect, report, and solve program issues timely and effectively.
• Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
• Effectively communicates program developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an ongoing basis.
• Lead and provide direction to the Project Managers and Coordinators as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

IFS ERP

Job description

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead and drive execution across multiple programs in a defense manufacturing environment.

This role coordinates cross-functional teams, optimizes program structures, and ensures alignment among customers, fabrication partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver on-time, within budget and with quality. Responsibilities include tracking program metrics, escalating risks, managing scope and changes, and communicating progress to senior