Program Manager

Job Title: Sr. Spec. Program Manager Job Code: 42085 Job Location: Mason, OH Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Job Description: We are seeking a results-driven Program Manager to lead complex development and production programs across advanced aerospace and defense product lines. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional execution from commercialization through full-rate production, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who can independently lead high-visibility initiatives, remove barriers, enforce accountability, and deliver on cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment. Essential Functions: · Program Execution: Lead development and production programs from planning through execution, ensuring successful transition from early-phase development to sustained manufacturing. · Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts to achieve program objectives. · Production and Industrialization Support: Lead commercialization, production readiness, capacity planning, and material execution activities to support manufacturing ramp and operational scale. · Schedule and Risk Management: Develop and manage integrated schedules, identify program risks, and implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain execution performance. · Supplier and Material Coordination: Support supplier performance management, escalation activities, and material risk mitigation to protect production continuity. · Performance Reporting: Prepare executive-level status reviews, decision briefings, and customer communications to provide clear insight into program status, risks, and actions. · Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement: Lead corrective actions, resolve execution barriers, and support process improvement initiatives across high-visibility production environments. · Business Support: Support proposals, strategic planning, and business growth efforts as required. ·Ability to obtain a US security clearance. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field. · Experience leading complex aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing programs through development and production phases. · Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain execution, production planning, and program performance management. · Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability without direct authority. · Experience managing schedules, risks, budgets, and customer deliverables in fast-paced, highly regulated environments. · Strong executive communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to operate independently and lead major initiatives with minimal oversight. #LI-WN1