Senior Program Manager - Aerospace & Defense

About the role

Oerlikon is looking for a Senior Program Manager for its Huntersville, NC facility. The role leads, plans, executes and delivers complex Aerospace and Defense customer programs and strategic internal initiatives, acting as the main program interface between the customer and the organization. It manages scope, schedule, budget, risk and performance of cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute Aerospace and Defense programs from contract award through final delivery
• Develop and run integrated program plans, schedules and resource requirements
• Serve as the primary customer focal point and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk, and conduct regular program reviews
• Maintain accountability for program financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting and revenue recognition
• Partner with Business Development and Application Engineering on proposals and customer presentations
• Build program performance dashboards and lead program closeout and lessons learned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years managing Aerospace and Defense programs in a prime contractor, subcontractor or advanced manufacturing setting
• Experience leading IPTs and managing budgets, forecasts and profitability
• Willingness to travel about 10%
• Must comply with U.S. government export regulations (ITAR); U.S. citizenship, LPR or eligible authorization required

Required skills

• Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
• Risk management, earned value principles and program metrics
• Additive manufacturing or highly regulated production experience preferred

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with company-sponsored HSA contributions
• 401(k) with significant company match
• Tuition reimbursement and paid time off
• Life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus