Staff Program Manager

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Job Title:

Staff Program Manager

Reporting To:

Executive, General Management

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog's Military Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

Our Military OEM Group in East Aurora, NY is in search of a Staff Program Manager to manage one of Moog's largest production programs generating more than $100 million in revenue. You will report to the Business Unit General Manager. We’re seeking a motivated leader to collaborate externally with our customers and internally with our teams and management to meet or exceed program expectations. 

This position requires an on-site schedule at our East Aurora, NY with competitive relocation support to help qualified candidates transition smoothly to the NY area.

To be considered for the Staff Program Manager, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in program management and/or engineering.

• Five + years of Program Management related work experience

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality and financial performance.  

• Strong ability to lead, organize, and influence people across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.

• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans and schedules for multiple initiatives.

• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.

• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Project Management Professional certificate is a plus. 

As a Staff Program Manager, you will:

• Optimize the program success through strong collaboration and influence with other stakeholders across sites and functions within the organization.

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.

• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget. 

• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.

• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.

• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross-functional teams.  

• Works effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.

• Support process improvements and standard work implementation within Program Management.

• Sustain and expand Moog’s book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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.

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY