Program Management

Moog Inc. • Aurora, IL

8d • $95,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Moog Space and Defense Group is currently hiring for a broad range of experience skills including Mid-Level or Senior Program Management. By leveraging expertise in critical components, Moog Space and Defense Group provides extraordinary solutions for our Space and Defense customers. Moog provides flexible and responsive products and services that meet customer needs. "Equipping those who defend freedom" through an expansive defense portfolio aligned with U.S. military priorities, and "Revolutionizing the way to space" by supporting the return of humans to the moon, deep space exploration, earth observation, and national security missions. Here’s what you will be doing as a Program Manager: Coordinating all program activities from contract awards through software and hardware delivery, you are the single point of contact for the customer regarding all aspect of the program. You’ll have performance responsibility for your program and will regularly deliver status updates to management. Direct a matrixed group of people including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Contracts etc.; many of which will be shared resources with other programs. Here’s what you will be doing as a Senior Program Manager: Lead technical programs from contract award, through final end item delivery, including support to sales and proposal efforts through fact finding and negotiations. Lead and manage cross functional and large teams across disciplines ranging from contracts, procurement, engineering, test, operations, and quality. Oversee and manage tasks from engineering design, to qualification, and throughout the production lifecycle. Use your technical background to understand and confirm that the requirements are interpreted and met throughout the program. Ensure that the program plan, schedule, and costs meet both Moog and customer expectations. Plan, coordinate, and manage the preparation and presentation of materials to be reviewed at internal and customer meetings. Review and manage program costs and technical risks, presenting status and schedule of programs at monthly Program Management Review.

Requirements

• Minimum of an BS Degree.
• 1 year of relevant program management related experience in the aerospace, defense, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• For applicants transitioning from the military, leadership experience in operations, logistics, acquisition, or program management may be considered in lieu of direct industry experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-impact initiatives in defense or similarly structured environments is highly valued.
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required.
• Minimum of an BS Degree.
• Minimum of five years of program management related experience in the aerospace, defense, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• For applicants transitioning from the military, leadership experience in operations, logistics, acquisition, or program management may be considered in lieu of direct industry experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-impact initiatives in defense or similarly structured environments is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans and schedules to include critical program milestones for multiple programs in a portfolio.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying issues and problems, which impact program performance, and taking appropriate actions to resolve these issues and recover cost and schedule, in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flight actuation systems, motion control systems, or electronic systems preferred.
• Experience managing multiple programs preferred.
• PMI PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all program activities from contract awards through software and hardware delivery, you are the single point of contact for the customer regarding all aspect of the program.
• You’ll have performance responsibility for your program and will regularly deliver status updates to management.
• Direct a matrixed group of people including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Contracts etc.; many of which will be shared resources with other programs.
• Lead technical programs from contract award, through final end item delivery, including support to sales and proposal efforts through fact finding and negotiations.
• Lead and manage cross functional and large teams across disciplines ranging from contracts, procurement, engineering, test, operations, and quality.
• Oversee and manage tasks from engineering design, to qualification, and throughout the production lifecycle.
• Use your technical background to understand and confirm that the requirements are interpreted and met throughout the program.
• Ensure that the program plan, schedule, and costs meet both Moog and customer expectations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the preparation and presentation of materials to be reviewed at internal and customer meetings.
• Review and manage program costs and technical risks, presenting status and schedule of programs at monthly Program Management Review.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• annual profit sharing
• matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities

What This Job Offers

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