Manager, Program Management
About The Position
Libra Industries is seeking a Manager of Program Management to lead our Dallas-based Program Management team and drive execution excellence across our customer portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring successful delivery of customer programs—from quote through production—by leading a team of Program Managers and Program Administrators, strengthening cross-functional alignment, and ensuring customer commitments are met or exceeded. This is a high-visibility leadership role based onsite at our Dallas (Richardson), Texas facility, partnering closely with the General Manager and site leadership to support operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience in:
- Program Management
- Account Management
- Customer Program Leadership
- Manufacturing environment (EMS, aerospace, precision machining, or similar preferred)
- Prior leadership experience managing or mentoring program or customer-facing teams
- Strong business acumen and ability to manage program financial performance
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, operational manufacturing environment
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- While performing duties of this job, the employee must have good hearing and vision.
- Ability to walk the shop floor and lift up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with ERP systems (Macola or similar)
- Experience supporting complex manufacturing programs
- Program Management certification (PgMP or PMP)
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of customer programs to achieve on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance goals
- Provide oversight and guidance on program timelines, risks, and recovery plans
- Ensure proactive and consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders
- Partner with Sales to support customer growth, retention, and new business opportunities
- Drive program performance aligned with gross margin, cost improvement, and operational objectives
- Oversee quotation responsiveness, accuracy, and competitiveness
- Manage program forecasts to support production planning, capacity, and inventory management
- Develop and execute annual departmental goals aligned with site and corporate strategy
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers and Program Administrators
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
- Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the team
- Foster a culture aligned with Libra’s Built to Deliver commitment
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales
- Drive alignment and prioritization to ensure successful execution of customer commitments
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution, communication, and responsiveness
- Support implementation and effective use of ERP and program management tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
