Strategic Program Manager

Moog Inc.•Blacksburg, VA

2d•$115,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog Inc. is seeking a Strategic Program Manager for its Space and Defense Group, specifically within the Power & Data team. This role is based in Blacksburg, Virginia, and involves leading complex defense programs across various departments including engineering, production, supply chain, and quality. The Strategic Program Manager will act as the primary point of contact for key customers, ensuring alignment with evolving priorities and demand signals. The position requires developing and managing integrated program plans, utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) for performance tracking and forecasting, and managing financial aspects of cost-plus and fixed-price contracts. The role also involves proactive risk identification and mitigation, regular communication of program status to leadership and customers, driving issue resolution, and supporting business growth through proposal development and strategic planning. A key aspect of this role is championing continuous improvement and standard program management practices within a performance-driven culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
7 years of program or project management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
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
Strong ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-changing customer environments
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence both internal teams and demanding external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification
Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting, and contract types including cost-plus and fixed price experience is a plus
Experience supporting U.S. defense programs (e.g., aerospace platforms, weapons systems, or military technologies)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Responsibilities

Lead execution of complex defense programs across engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams
Serve as the primary program leader for key customers, driving alignment despite evolving priorities and non-linear demand signals
Develop and manage integrated program plans, including cost, schedule, and risk
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance and forecast outcomes
Manage financial performance, including cost-plus and fixed-price contracts
Proactively identify and mitigate risks in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Communicate program status, risks, and financial performance to senior leadership and customers
Drive issue resolution through day-to-day customer engagement and internal coordination
Support business growth through proposal development, capture efforts, and strategic planning
Champion continuous improvement and standard program management practices

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
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all
Flexible Friday Afternoon’s