Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience with VP approval)
3-7+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage programs through influence and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication across all organizational levels
Experience in production control, project/program management, or contracts management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset
Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles
Familiarity with MRP systems
Ability to travel up to 30%
Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between Ducommun and its customers
Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align internal stakeholders with customer requirements
Represent the company in customer and external interactions, ensuring timely updates on cost, quality, and schedule impacts
Oversee contract compliance by reviewing terms and preparing negotiation strategies
Coordinate with Operations Management on staffing and capital planning
Monitor program financials including cost, margin, and cash flow forecasting
Track business unit bookings, backlog, sales, and receivables
Benefits
Travel opportunities, approximately 30% of the time
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with customer and company goals
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a high-stakes environment
Opportunity to lead proposal efforts and manage significant program budgets
Gain experience in managing contracts and compliance, pivotal for future growth in a similar role
Full Job Description
Program Manager
The Program Manager is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the program to ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with technical and contractual requirements, schedules, and budgets. The Program Manager is the focal point for the company for communications with the customer (internal / external) and is responsible to ensure customer requirements are flowed down to all functional departments.
Job Summary:
Act as the primary liaison between Ducommun and its customers, managing communication, scorecards, surveys, and leading program reviews.
Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align internal stakeholders with customer requirements, schedules, and recovery plans
Represent the company in customer and external interactions, ensuring timely updates on cost, quality, and schedule impacts
Oversee contract compliance by reviewing terms, preparing negotiation strategies, and managing customer deliverables
Coordinate with Operations Management on staffing, capital planning, and performance to support program execution
Monitor program financials, including cost, margin, schedule performance, and cash flow forecasting
Track and manage business unit bookings, backlog, sales, receivables, and drive new business capture strategies
Lead proposal efforts for new and follow-on business, including coordinating estimating, schedules, and customer submittals
Support continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with customer and company goals
Travel to customer sites approximately 30% of the time
Required Skills and Education:
Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience with VP approval)
3-7+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage programs through influence and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication across all organizational levels
Experience in production control, project/program management, or contracts management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset
Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles
Familiarity with MRP systems
Ability to travel up to 30
Preferred Skills and Education
MBA degree
PMP, CAPM, or Contracts Administration certification
Experience managing programs valued at $10-25 million or more
Supervisory experience
Direct involvement with DCAA/DCMA audits
Experience leading proposal teams and managing large-scale bids
Track record of driving process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
2222 East Pensar Drive Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States
About Ducommun
Ducommun Incorporated is a publicly traded company that operates in the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1849 as a hardware store and has since evolved to become a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace and defense industries. Ducommun is headquartered in Carson, California and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers and has a strong focus on research and development. Ducommun is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DCO.
