Moog

Senior Program Manager - Space and Defense Group

Moog$115K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Engineering or Business.
  • 5+ years of program/project management experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
  • Experience managing complex production programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in production.
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues impacting program performance.
  • Knowledge of contractual requirements and scope adherence.
  • PMP certification preferred; security clearance highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical programs from contract award to delivery.
  • Manage cross-functional teams across contracts, engineering, and operations.
  • Oversee tasks from design to production lifecycle management.
  • Confirm technical requirements are met throughout the program.
  • Ensure program plans meet Moog and customer expectations.
  • Coordinate preparation for internal and customer meetings.
  • Review costs and technical risks, presenting updates at management reviews.

Benefits

  • Financial rewards including competitive salary, profit sharing, and 401k matching.
  • Flexible work-life balance with paid time off and holidays.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical and dental.
  • Professional development opportunities such as tuition assistance and leadership training.
  • Collaborative workplace culture with employee resource groups.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Program Manager - Space and Defense Group

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog's Space and Defense Group is growing and looking for Senior Program Managers to join our team in Elma, New York. These are cross-functional roles that require coordination between many different groups within and outside of Moog.

To be considered for Senior Program Manager role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Minimum of an BS Degree in Engineering or Business.

  • Minimum of five (5) years of program/project management related experience in a production or manufacturing environment in aerospace, defense, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.

  • Must have demonstrated experience managing complex production programs in a manufacturing environment, with direct responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.

  • A track record of leading cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality—through full-rate production.

  • Demonstrated experience in identifying issues and problems, which impact program performance, and taking appropriate actions to resolve these issues and recover costs and schedule, in a timely manner.

  • Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.

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

  • Some travel may be required.

  • Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

  • PMP certification preferred.

  • Currently having a Security Clearance is highly preferred.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will:

  • Lead technical programs from contract award, through final end item delivery, including support to sales and proposal efforts through fact finding and negotiations.

  • Lead and manage cross functional and large teams across disciplines ranging from contracts, procurement, engineering, test, operations, and quality.

  • Oversee and manage tasks from engineering design, to qualification, and throughout the production lifecycle.

  • Use your technical background to understand and confirm that the requirements are interpreted and met throughout the program.

  • Ensure that the program plan, schedule, and costs meet both Moog and customer expectations.

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage the preparation and presentation of materials to be reviewed at internal and customer meetings.

  • Review and manage program costs and technical risks, presenting status and schedule of programs at monthly Program Management Review.

How we care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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. 

  • Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

  • Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $115,000.00–$155,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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