PROGRAM PLANNING OFFICE MANAGER

THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY•Hudson, MA

2d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Program Planning Office Manager to oversee program planning and execution in a collaborative and innovative environment. The role supports delivery of mission-critical defense components for U.S. and allied defense customers, contributing to national and global security. The manager leads and mentors Program Planners and Project Managers, oversees DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout, and manages the integrated master production schedule. The position identifies program risks and develops recovery plans, coordinates cross-functional teams to resolve execution constraints, ensures plans reflect government contract requirements, and reports program status and delivery forecasts to Operations leadership and customers. The company’s mission is to provide mission-critical defense components and systems across air, land, sea, and space; design, manufacture, and build innovative and cost-effective products; and support DoD, Prime, Foreign Military, and U.S. warfighter missions. Its stated values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
7–10 years of progressive experience in program management, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience managing personnel and cross-functional teams.
Experience supporting DoD or other government manufacturing contracts, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract administration.
Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules, material planning, production workflows, and contract deliverables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navy aviation support equipment, Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), or complex electromechanical manufacturing.
Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, government source inspection, and acceptance processes.
Understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management environments.
Experience with critical-path scheduling, earned value management, and program risk management.
PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training.
Experience developing and implementing program management processes and performance metrics.
Relevant military experience, including Army MOS 51A, Navy NEC 1440, Air Force AFSC 63A, Marine Corps MOS 8059, or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and hold Program Planners and Project Managers accountable, balancing workloads and setting clear performance expectations.
Oversee DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout, ensuring milestones, inspection requirements, and customer commitments are met.
Manage the integrated master production schedule and identify critical-path activities, resource constraints, and schedule conflicts.
Identify program risks early and develop recovery plans with assigned owners, milestones, and completion dates.
Coordinate Contracts, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Business Development to resolve execution constraints and keep action items moving.
Ensure program plans reflect FAR/DFARS, DCMA, and other government customer requirements.
Report program status, KPIs, and verified delivery forecasts to Operations leadership and customers, and recommend process improvements.