Program Manager

Oshkosh Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

As a Program Manager at Oshkosh Corporation, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs that span product lines, technologies, and business units. Your responsibilities will include driving, execution, managing risk, aligning stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that meet strategic business objectives. You will oversee program performance from inception through delivery while ensuring adherence to governance, budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to fourteen (14) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

Nice To Haves

Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with significant financial, operational, or technical impact.
Experience leading in matrixed environments.
Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related).
PMP, PgMP, or SAFe Agile certification.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training or equivalent.
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, CMMI, PDP/APQP.
Background in portfolio management and innovation strategy.
Experience with ERP, MES, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, Power BI, Excel (macros, pivot tables).
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
Oversight of global teams and international suppliers.
Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle execution of programs-concept, development, design, testing, production, deployment, and closure.
Develop integrated program plans including schedules, cost models, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product, Finance, and Government Affairs to align program execution with business strategy.
Drive enterprise and/or government-funded programs with high visibility and complexity.
Serve as a primary liaison for program stakeholders including internal executives, external agencies, and suppliers.
Engage contracting officers, technical leads, and program managers to ensure alignment and deliver excellence.
Conduct executive-level briefings and program reviews.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate governance frameworks (FAR/DFARS, ITAR, CMMI, etc.).
Lead risk assessments, contingency planning, and corrective actions for complex issues.
Manage Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and performance metrics.
Provide guidance to project teams and influence PMO practices and tools.
Contribute to program framework development and digital transformation initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.