Senior Program Manager

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.

Job Title:

Senior Program Manager

Reporting To:

Manager Staff, Program

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog Space and Defense has an important opportunity in WNY Defense for a Senior Program Manager in a sector with several new program opportunities including, but not limited to ground fighting vehicles, Naval applications, and missiles. The ideal candidate will be counted on to be a strong, experienced program manager, but also one who is a role model to other PMs, and exhibits the culture and character qualities that Moog, and specifically Defense Sector value the most. The successful candidate will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY Plant 20.

The role of a Senior Program Manager is a critical position accountable for multiple production or development programs that contain significant technical and/or cost risk. The incumbent is responsible for developing plans for each assigned program and organizing and directing its execution by Moog's functional departments to meet the company's contractual obligations, as well as performance and profit objectives. The role serves as the primary interface with the customer on all matters related to the program and provides the required customer and Moog management reports as well as other internal communications. The Senior Program Manager is typically responsible for programs with contract values totaling between $7 - $20 million.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will…

• Develop program plans and schedules to ensure coordination between all program elements. Monitor the status of cost, schedule, and task completion to ensure compliance with program plans.

• Coordinate with functional management to ensure the assignment of program resources.

• Conduct day‑to‑day communications with the customer to resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.

• Coordinate and manage all program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

• Plan, coordinate and manage the preparation of presentation materials for internal and customer meetings and reviews. Manage the conduct of such meetings and reviews.

• Prepare regular status reports, for management and the customer, which provide visibility for program issues and risks.

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and change orders, and support fact-­finding and negotiations to ensure completeness from a program management viewpoint.

• Assist the Marketing organization in planning and developing new programs and follow‑on orders for existing programs.

Here’s what you need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field, preferably Engineering.

• 5+ years of specific program management experience in relevant markets, preferably in the manufacturing of products for the aerospace or defense industries.

• Lead, organize, and influence people through outstanding communication and facilitation skills; all while demonstrating strong awareness of emotional intelligence.

• Ability to efficiently present program information to customers and internal management; ability to navigate high pressure situations.

• Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.

• Experience managing Development Programs preferred.

• Knowledge of project management tools including Earned Value Management required.

• Proficiency with MS Project required.

• Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions and requirements preferred.

• Experience with flight actuation systems, motion control systems, or electronic systems preferred.

• Experience managing multiple programs preferred.

• PMI PMP certification is a plus.

How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 

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