Program Manager- Defense- Manchester, NH

The Program Manager will lead multiple customer programs from contract award through closeout. This role requires strong technical comprehension, disciplined program execution, and effective customer engagement. The ideal candidate brings 5 to 10 years of program or project management experience within a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working cross functionally while interfacing with customers at all levels.

Client Details

The organization is a premier antenna design, manufacturing, and test operation supporting mission critical aerospace programs. Products are deployed across all aerospace platforms, including missions to Mars, the International Space Station, and systems fielded to the U.S. Military in direct support of the warfighter. With more than 50 years of steady growth, the organization continues to expand capabilities to meet increasing customer demand and advance new antenna technologies.

Description

• Execute multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements to meet cost, schedule, and performance objective.
• Develop and maintain program plans and schedules supporting contract execution
• Serve as primary interface between internal teams and external customers on all program related matters
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations
• Manage and control program budgets, including labor, materials, travel, and purchased services
• Deliver programs on schedule and within approved budgets
• Provide leadership to integrated project teams and promote effective communication and collaboration
• Maintain consistent customer communication throughout the program lifecycle and beyond
• Monitor customer activity and proactively resolve issues
• Ensure timely and compliant program closeout, including documentation and obligation fulfillment
• Identify opportunities for additional scope, program growth, and follow on business

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.

Profile

A successful Program Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree, with preference for Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in project reviews, scheduling, and cost control
• Familiarity with the full lifecycle of software and courseware development processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

Job Offer

This position offers the opportunity to manage technically complex aerospace programs with real mission impact. The role provides long term stability, exposure to advanced technologies, and the ability to grow alongside a highly skilled engineering and manufacturing organization.

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.