Senior Program Manager - Space and Defense Group

Moog Inc. • Buffalo, NY

7d • $115,000 - $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's Space and Defense Group is growing and looking for Senior Program Managers to join our team in Elma, New York. These are cross-functional roles that require coordination between many different groups within and outside of Moog.

Requirements

• Minimum of an BS Degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum of five (5) years of program/project management related experience in a production or manufacturing environment in aerospace, defense, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• Must have demonstrated experience managing complex production programs in a manufacturing environment, with direct responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.
• A track record of leading cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality—through full-rate production.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying issues and problems, which impact program performance, and taking appropriate actions to resolve these issues and recover costs 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.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.
• Currently having a Security Clearance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees