Associate Program Manager

Astronics • East Aurora, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Astronics team as an Associate Program Manager! This role involves technical oversight of electromechanical aerospace assemblies, leading technical teams on new product introduction projects from inception through validation and transition to production. You will conduct risk and opportunity assessments, manage project schedules and resource allocation using Microsoft Project, develop budgets, and communicate status to stakeholders, including senior management and customers. Customer engagement is key, requiring you to manage external customer expectations, communications, negotiations, and scope creep, while building strong relationships. This is a purpose-driven role contributing to products that shape the aerospace industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in essential functions
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or initiatives
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Willingness to travel for business, approximately 5% (domestic and international).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Background in electromechanical product development preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of electromechanical aerospace assemblies
• Lead the technical team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, on assigned new product introduction projects from inception through validation until transition to production
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments during the design phase, including directing trade studies
• Complete compliance matrices for statements of work and technical specifications with input from the engineering team
• Create and manage the Microsoft Project schedule and project resource allocation
• Develop and maintain development budgets
• Communicate status, technical issues, and solutions to stakeholders, including senior management and customers utilizing PowerPoint presentations
• Work closely with individuals from all disciplines, including sales, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality
• Manage external customer expectations, communications, negotiations, and scope creep
• Build and manage external customer relationships and expectations by utilizing effective communication and management skills
• Prepare and deliver program status reports

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life benefits
• Week-long Christmas shutdown
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as additional voluntary coverage options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level