What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Presco Engineering?
Company Overview:
Presco Engineering is a leader in high-tech engineering design services and mission critical manufacturing. Our key skill areas include electronic design, software development, mechanical design, optics and fluidics. We develop and manufacture highly reliable systems in markets such as military, quantum hardware, medical, cleantech, biotech, and industrial/scientific instrumentation. Presco Engineering has a 45 year track record of success in this highly competitive field.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex engineering programs for high-impact clients in the defense and mission critical sectors. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of multiple projects, ensuring delivery of innovative, compliant, and high-quality solutions that meet stringent regulatory and operational requirements.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, disciplined program management, and the ability to operate in highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Execution
- Lead multiple concurrent engineering programs from concept through delivery and sustainment
- Define program scope, objectives, schedules aligned with client requirements
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining customer expectations
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with program stakeholders
- Translate client needs into actionable program requirements
- Identify new opportunities with existing clients
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Maintain compliance with contractual, quality, and safety requirements
- Support audits, documentation, and certification processes
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, and operations teams
- Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and milestone events
Risk & Financial Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
- Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
- Report on KPIs, program health, and progress to senior leadership
Process Improvement
- Implement best practices in program management
- Continuously improve delivery processes, documentation, and client satisfaction
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5–10 years of program or project management experience in engineering consulting or technical environments
- Experience working with defense (DoD) and/or industry clients
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, MIL-STD, ITAR, FCC, UL)
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs
- Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Some travel is required
- Competitive base salary
- 100% employer-paid health, disability insurance, and life insurance
- Optional dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution
- PTO paid holidays
- Hybrid or on-site depending on client/program needs
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Opportunities for advancement as Presco grows