Program Manager, Product Development
Core
Lead cross-functional teams to drive new high-reliability aerospace and defense products from concept through production release, ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and quality requirements are met.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)
Builds
New high-reliability aerospace and defense products
Domain
Aerospace and Defense / High-reliability manufacturing
Required skills
Program management, Cross-functional team leadership, New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle management, Risk management, Earned Value Management (EVM), Budget management, Phase-gate review facilitation, Manufacturing readiness, Supply chain integration, Proposal support, Regulatory compliance (AS9100, ITAR, EAR, DFARS)
Preferred skills
PMP certification
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead NPI programs from concept to production release; Manage cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs); Serve as primary interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets; Coordinate product qualification activities and manufacturing readiness; Drive resolution of technical and supply chain issues; Lead phase-gate reviews; Monitor program performance using EVM principles; Ensure compliance with military specifications and regulations; Allocate and manage program budgets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC