Program Manager

Snowline Engineering•Cameron Park, CA

33d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of assigned aerospace and defense items within a given program(s) from contract award through closeout, in accordance with internal and customer requirements. Owns schedule, performance, cost, and risk, ensuring on-time delivery and conformance to quality targets across new and recurring production. Serves as the primary customer interface, managing communications, program reviews, and contractual commitments. Coordinates cross-functionally with Quality, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control to meet program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years of program or project management experience in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of AS9100D quality management systems and aerospace/defense program lifecycle requirements
Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, and DPAS-rated order requirements and customer flow-downs
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
Time management skills
Oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with scheduling and cost management tools and ERP/MRP systems
Demonstrated risk management, cost control, and cross-functional leadership skills

Responsibilities

Manage assigned program’s deliverables to meet schedule, cost, and quality commitments, maintaining the integrated master schedule and program cost baseline
Serve as the primary customer point of contact for assigned programs, leading program reviews, status reporting, and resolution of contractual and technical issues
Maintain program documentation, including contract records, change orders, and deliverable data items, ensuring traceability for internal and external customers
Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and matrixed program teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain
Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks and opportunities; escalate to the Director of Programs as appropriate
Drive new product introduction (NPI) activities, including production readiness, first article inspection (FAI / AS9102), and transition to recurring production
Ensure program compliance with AS9100D, ITAR, and DFARS requirements, including proper flow-down of customer and regulatory requirements to suppliers
Manage DPAS-rated orders and priority allocations in accordance with delivery requirements
Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for nonconformances, escapes, and customer issues affecting program delivery
Coordinate and manage assigned program resources across the matrix organization