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Program Manager

Creare
Hanover, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
LocationHanover, New Hampshire Job Responsibilities

Creare is focused on developing and manufacturing new high-technology products for a variety of customers and marketplaces.

Creare is seeking a Program Manager to be responsible for the overall management of a specific project or projects. Those projects may include innovative products for aerospace, medical and government sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational management of projects which includes developing schedules and budgets and managing expenditures and project execution
  • Serve as primary customer contact
  • Identify staffing and other resources required for each project
  • Oversee, approve, and assume responsibility for the creation of responses to RFQ's, additional changes in contract/program scope, and/or any and all customer or internal changes that affect program goals/metrics (i.e. cost, gross margin, schedule(s))
  • Provide coordination of reviews and requests as well as contract negotiation
  • Ensure projects are in compliance with customer and government standards and requirements, as applicable
  • Oversee day-to-day activities and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiencies
  • Interface directly with all internal department leads, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
  • Generate and provide all required reporting

Professional Requirements

BS degree in engineering required, MS degree preferred. The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management in a hardware delivery environment
  • Experience directly dealing with government and aerospace prime customers from a program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales perspective
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate an interdisciplinary team to meet challenging technical requirements and to deliver hardware within schedule.
  • Program financial understanding, program and scope estimating, cost of goods sold and program/project gross margin experience a plus
  • MS Project and/or similar program scheduling/tracking software capability
  • Knowledge or experience with U.S. Government contracts and Export Control compliance requirements. Strong knowledge of engineering and production requirements

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective speaking and listening skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential and export control information
  • Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, Project and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Organized with attention to detail

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, and a range of medical plan offerings. Starting salary at $100,000 and up, based on level of education completed, and years of relevant experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)

Salary : $100,000

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