Senior Program Manager

Winchester Interconnect•Garden Grove, CA

5d•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As our Senior Program Manager, you will serve as the strategic and tactical owner for our most critical aerospace and defense customer accounts. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you will be responsible for the entire program lifecycle, acting as the primary point of contact for the customer and the "voice of the customer" within our facility. You will manage all customer activities, from leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and managing technical requirements to ensuring flawless execution on the production floor. You will use your business acumen to develop customer roadmaps, drive productivity and margin expansion, and collaborate with Business Development to ensure profitable sales growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and a proven ability to manage complex projects and high-value customer relationships. This position reports to the Sr. Director Strategic Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or Business; an advanced degree (MBA) is a strong plus.
10+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, Key Account Management, or strategic Sales.
PMP certification is preferred with a strong emphasis in Critical Chain Project Management.
Required experience in the aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronic manufacturing industry.
Strong technical knowledge of interconnect products, complex wire harnesses, overmolded assemblies, and cable assemblies.
Demonstrated competency in product quoting, pricing strategies, and full P&L (Profit & Loss) management.
Proven ability to lead complex New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and manage the full product lifecycle.
Experience with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems is highly preferred.
Strong ability to read and interpret technical data packages (TDPs), blueprints, and specifications.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Exceptional organizational, project management, and analytical skills; ability to develop and manage Gantt charts and program timelines.
Polished communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the company with integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

MBA is a strong plus.
PMP certification is preferred with a strong emphasis in Critical Chain Project Management.
Experience with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute customer strategies to drive Year-over-Year (YOY) revenue growth and achieve targeted Gross Margins; you are empowered to execute all business initiatives required to generate demand and profitable growth.
Serve as the central bridge and primary liaison between the customer and all internal functions (Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales), managing the relationship across all customer stakeholders.
Lead all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for your accounts, serving as the customer champion for innovation, managing the program's lifecycle from concept to full-rate production, and ensuring successful NPI expansion.
Lead the request for quote (RFQ) process by validating the Technical Data Package (TDP), coordinating with internal teams to establish costs, developing pricing, and delivering formal proposals.
Lead all customer reviews (e.g., QBRs, design reviews), disseminate meeting notes, and drive all post-meeting follow-up actions to completion.
Partner with the Sales team to gather valuable Voice of the Customer (VoC), market trends, and competitive landscape intelligence to identify new profitable opportunities and support future product roadmaps.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.