Staff Program Manager

Moog • Torrance, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Moog Military Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers. Our Military OEM Group in Torrance, CA is looking for a Staff Program Manager to manage and coordinate a strategic development program. You will report to the Business Unit General Manager. We’re seeking a motivated leader to collaborate externally with our customers and internally with our teams and management to meet or exceed program expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree
• Minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in engineering and/ or program management.
• Six + years of Program Management related work experience with demonstrated experience working on a development program.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality and financial performance.
• Strong ability to lead, organize, and influence people across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans and schedules for multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain US Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certificate is a plus.
• Experience working on Defense Programs and is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team leading a strategic effort developing a product for one of our key customers.
• Develop and execute a program through qualification and NPI maturity, coordinating cross functionally.
• Optimize the program success through collaboration with other stakeholders across sites and functions within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.
• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.
• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross-functional teams.
• Works effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Support process improvements and standard work implementation within Program Management.
• Sustain and expand Moog’s book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development and other personal growth programs

What This Job Offers

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