Senior Program Manager

PCS Technical Services • Cincinnati, OH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

TempToFT Senior Program Manager Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm Cincinnati, OH C-D Responsibilities: - Lead the integrated program team, assuming full accountability for program performance, including schedule adherence, cost control, technical execution, and profitability. - Own the senior-level customer relationship, acting as a trusted partner to manage expectations, lead major negotiations, and ensure total satisfaction. - Develop, maintain, and execute the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and program budget. Establish strategic milestones and govern the program's critical path. - Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate significant program risks while actively developing and pursuing opportunities to improve performance and profitability. - Drive execution and integration across a matrixed team of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality experts. Influence without direct authority and ensure seamless collaboration. - Oversee the performance and strategy for major subcontractors and key suppliers, ensuring they meet all technical, schedule, and quality requirements. - Own the program's financial performance, including variance analysis, Estimate at Complete (EAC) reporting, and presenting program health to executive leadership. - Champion and implement program management best practices to mature organizational processes. Mentor junior program managers and other team members. Requirements: - Must provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate - Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 20% - Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is strongly preferred. A degree in Business Management will also be considered - A minimum of 8+ years of demonstrated success leading complex technical programs in a design, manufacturing, or defense/aerospace environment - Direct experience in design/build or complex manufacturing environments is required - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is strongly preferred - Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders - Strong command of government contracting, including FAR/DFAR regulations - Demonstrated experience managing major subcontractors and suppliers on a global scale - Excellent business power user IT skills (MS Office & Office 365, MS Project) - Previous experience in a machine shop is a plus - Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving ability - Strong English language communications skills (verbal, written and presentation); ability to clearly and concisely express and present information (or data) to non-technical associates, peers, and senior management - Strong financial acumen related to reporting and decision-making - Highly motivated, self-determined spirit - Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities for multiple projects or assignments - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Occasionally lift and move materials up to 10 pounds - Usual office working conditions with the mix of a production environment - Expert financial acumen with deep experience managing program budgets, EACs, and P&L - Proven ability to operate effectively and drive results in an environment with evolving processes and high ambiguity If you possess the skills we are looking for and ready to make a positive impact, apply NOW! We look forward to connecting soon! Qualifications Bachelor’s degree

Requirements

• Must provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate
• Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 20%
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is strongly preferred. A degree in Business Management will also be considered
• A minimum of 8+ years of demonstrated success leading complex technical programs in a design, manufacturing, or defense/aerospace environment
• Direct experience in design/build or complex manufacturing environments is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders
• Strong command of government contracting, including FAR/DFAR regulations
• Demonstrated experience managing major subcontractors and suppliers on a global scale
• Excellent business power user IT skills (MS Office & Office 365, MS Project)
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving ability
• Strong English language communications skills (verbal, written and presentation); ability to clearly and concisely express and present information (or data) to non-technical associates, peers, and senior management
• Strong financial acumen related to reporting and decision-making
• Highly motivated, self-determined spirit
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities for multiple projects or assignments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Occasionally lift and move materials up to 10 pounds
• Usual office working conditions with the mix of a production environment
• Expert financial acumen with deep experience managing program budgets, EACs, and P&L
• Proven ability to operate effectively and drive results in an environment with evolving processes and high ambiguity

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a machine shop is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated program team, assuming full accountability for program performance, including schedule adherence, cost control, technical execution, and profitability.
• Own the senior-level customer relationship, acting as a trusted partner to manage expectations, lead major negotiations, and ensure total satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and program budget. Establish strategic milestones and govern the program's critical path.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate significant program risks while actively developing and pursuing opportunities to improve performance and profitability.
• Drive execution and integration across a matrixed team of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality experts. Influence without direct authority and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Oversee the performance and strategy for major subcontractors and key suppliers, ensuring they meet all technical, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Own the program's financial performance, including variance analysis, Estimate at Complete (EAC) reporting, and presenting program health to executive leadership.
• Champion and implement program management best practices to mature organizational processes. Mentor junior program managers and other team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level