Senior Manager, Program Management – Open Systems

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. Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and risk assessments .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management across the full lifecycle, including development, production, and delivery, while ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance expectations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive business growth through effective contract negotiations and strategic planning.

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Program ManagementRisk AssessmentContract NegotiationAerospace Industry ExperienceU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningSchedule ManagementMilestone TrackingLifecycle ManagementProposal Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government-Issued Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturingModular Open Systems Approaches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and risk assessments
Lead programs through design, development, production, and delivery
Manage executive-level program reviews and provide visibility to customers and site leadership
Drive pursuits and order capture activities, including leading contract negotiations
Shape long-term value stream strategies to foster business growth
Address issues affecting customer commitments with cross-functional teams
Ensure programs align with cost, schedule, and performance expectations
Periodically travel to customer facilities in support of program execution
Serve as a central point of alignment across the full program lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and site leadership to drive program success and business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, or executive-level program reviews
Experience managing programs through the full lifecycle, including development and production
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required
Experience managing programs or product lines within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another complex technical industry preferred
Understanding of Modular Open Systems Approaches and relevant standards preferred
Experience with proposal development and negotiations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage