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Crane - Porgram Manager

Fairfield, New Jersey Permanent USD165,000 - USD185,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development programs within a highly regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing program scope, schedule, cost, risk, customer relationships, and successful product transitions from concept through production.
  • Lead complex aerospace programs from proposal to production.
  • Drive cross-functional execution, customer success, and delivery.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading aerospace and electronics manufacturer supporting mission-critical defense, space, communications, and commercial applications. With decades of experience delivering highly engineered products to some of the world's most demanding industries, they are known for technical innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to quality. Their culture emphasizes collaboration, customer focus, continuous improvement, and execution excellence across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Job Description

  • Lead assigned aerospace and defense product development programs from proposal through production readiness.
  • Review customer proposals, specifications, and change requests to ensure alignment with technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
  • Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
  • Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing functions.
  • Serve as the primary customer interface, providing regular status updates, program reviews, and issue resolution.
  • Manage program scope, risks, opportunities, and change-control activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Drive execution of program milestones while ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded.
  • Coordinate design, development, qualification testing, certification, and production readiness activities.
  • Monitor program financial performance, including recurring and non-recurring costs.
  • Facilitate communication among internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
  • Support successful transfer of products from development into full-rate manufacturing and production operations.
  • Prepare and present program metrics, status reports, forecasts, and executive-level updates.
  • Lead risk mitigation efforts and drive timely resolution of technical, operational, and customer-related issues.
  • Promote continuous improvement and best practices in program and project management processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or a related leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments.
  • Ability to manage complex programs involving cost, schedule, risk, and customer deliverables.
  • Strong business acumen, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools.
  • Experience within aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or another regulated industry preferred.
  • Familiarity with engineering development, qualification, certification, and production processes.
  • PMI certification, formal program management training, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for access to controlled or classified information, as required.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with leadership and career advancement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays.
  • Tuition and education reimbursement opportunities.
  • High-impact leadership role supporting cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, technically advanced manufacturing environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.



Contact
Alexander Tveter
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079839

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Program Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Fairfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alexander Tveter
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079839
 

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