Sr. Program Manager – Defense & Strategic Programs

THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY•Hudson, MA

About The Position

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and proactive Sr. Program Manager to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. This role will support high-visibility government contracts supporting strategic Department of Defense customers. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of government contracting, with the ability to collaborate across production teams in a fast-paced environment. Ready to make a real difference? Join us. Our Mission Statement To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Requirements

7+ years of Program Management experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries
Strong working knowledge of DoD/Navy contract execution, including government deliverables, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
Experience managing complex programs with cross-functional coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, and other relevant software
Familiarity with NAVSUP, Electric Boat, DCMA, and DFARS contract structures
Demonstrated experience with CDRL tracking, traceability logs, MPT/NDT documentation, and milestone execution
Must be eligible to work in ITAR-controlled environments

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred; ISO 9001/17025 familiarity strongly desired

Responsibilities

Program Ownership: Lead full lifecycle execution for assigned contracts—ensuring schedule, cost, and compliance goals are met
Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including NAVSUP, Electric Boat, NAVAIR, DCMA, and other defense partners
Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive alignment across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Contracts to meet program requirements
Schedule & Risk Management: Build and maintain Microsoft Project schedules, proactively manage risks, and lead recovery planning as needed
Deliverables Management: Track and submit all required program documentation including data packages, CDRLs, waivers, and ECPs
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure program execution aligns with FAR, DFARS, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 requirements, including documentation related to welds, MPI/NDT, and calibration
Performance Reporting: Monitor and report KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality metrics, and program risk summaries to leadership and stakeholders
Process Improvement: Contribute to the refinement of the company’s Program Management Toolkit, supporting tools like kickoff checklists, KPI dashboards, and internal review templates
Proposal Support: Collaborate on pricing, ROMs, and contract modifications for new or ongoing opportunities
Support a culture of safety throughout the facility by adhering to all safety procedures