Senior Program Manager

PDW

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior Program Manager to own schedule, cost, and scope across all major cross-functional production programs, driving alignment across the organization and ensuring that strategy is translated into consistent, high-quality execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in program management, operations, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related technical fields.
• Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing, factory expansion, automation, or capital equipment deployment programs.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and external vendors.
• Strong program management skills with demonstrated ownership of schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
• Experience building and maintaining executive-level program reporting and operating reviews.
• Ability to travel as required to support site development, equipment installation, and launch activities.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading site selection, greenfield factory launches, production line deployments, or manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other high-volume hardware industries.
• Experience implementing automated manufacturing systems, robotics, material handling systems, or industrial automation technologies.
• Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI), production ramp planning, and manufacturing readiness processes.
• Experience working with government customers, regulated industries, or high-growth manufacturing organizations.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications.
• Ideal candidates have experience at companies such as Anduril, SpaceX, Tesla, Shield AI, or Amazon Robotics and have operated in environments involving government customers, manufacturing scale, and rapid growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs to establish new manufacturing sites, from site selection through production launch and ramp.
• Develop and manage integrated schedules covering facility construction, automation deployment, equipment installation, hiring, supply chain readiness, and production startup.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, quality, finance, and external partners to achieve program milestones.
• Drive factory readiness activities, including capacity planning, process validation, workforce readiness, and operational qualification.
• Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, and critical path activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Lead deployment of automated production lines, ensuring alignment between product design, manufacturing processes, and production requirements.
• Establish and maintain executive-level reporting on program status, schedule, cost, risks, and readiness metrics.
• Support production ramp efforts to achieve target throughput, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed