Strategic Program Manager

Moog Inc. • Blacksburg, VA

86d • $95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. The Strategic Program Manager position is based onsite in Blacksburg, Virginia, within the Moog Space and Defense Group, which thrives on innovation to meet the ever-evolving demands of our markets. This role involves managing complex programs, applying Earned Value Management principles, overseeing financial aspects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years of program management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting, and contract types including cost-plus and fixed price.
• Proven success managing complex, high-value programs with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in project management tools such as MS Project, and familiar with ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage development program schedules, costs, and risks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and customer orientation.
• Experience working closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Ability to present program information effectively to customers and internal stakeholders, even in high pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with government or defense contracts.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex programs involving multiple stakeholders, technologies and production sites.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor program performance, control costs, and forecast outcomes.
• Oversee financial aspects of programs including cost plus contract management, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams across engineering, production, supply chain, and quality to achieve program objectives.
• Identify risk early and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Communicate program status, risks, and financial metrics to senior leadership and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory standards, and quality requirements.
• Drive successful execution of program/project goals within defined scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work implementation within the Program Management function.
• Contribute to business growth by leading or supporting proposal development and strategic capture efforts.
• Develop comprehensive program plans with detailed schedules, ensuring coordination across all program elements and monitoring cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Resolve outstanding issues through proactive, day-to-day communication with customers, internal leadership, and functional teams.
• Enhance program success through collaboration with other Program Managers and key stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

• Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Relocation assistance.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• 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.
• Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations.
• Onsite wellness center, pharmacy, and vision center.
• Flexible Friday Afternoons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees