Moog

Staff Program Manager

Moog$160K — $227K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with 10+ years of experience, ideally in engineering or program management.
  • Six+ years of Program Management experience, focusing on development programs.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments with emphasis on schedule, quality, and financial performance.
  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills for cross-functional leadership.
  • Proven track record in managing program budgets, plans, and schedules.
  • Understanding of contractual requirements and scope adherence is necessary.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure is crucial.
  • Project Management Professional certificate preferred, with defense program experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a strategic product development effort for key customers as part of a collaborative team.
  • Execute a program through qualification and New Product Introduction (NPI) maturity while coordinating cross-functionally.
  • Optimize program success by engaging with stakeholders across various sites and functions.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms by managing all program activities effectively.
  • Achieve project objectives within the limits of scope, schedule, and budget using program management principles.
  • Monitor and manage cost and schedule performance to meet development program targets.
  • Develop and manage program plans with detailed schedules for coordination of all elements.
  • Resolve outstanding issues through daily communication with customers and internal teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package with bonus opportunities and employee stock purchase options.
  • Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave to promote work-life balance.
  • Robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and mentorship programs.
  • A supportive work culture emphasizing core values and diversity through Employee Resource Groups.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Staff Program Manager

Reporting To:
Director, Program

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Torrance, CA
Staff Program Manager - Military OEM - Location - Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

Our Military OEM Group in Torrance, CA is looking for a Staff Program Manager to manage and coordinate a strategic development program. You will report to the Business Unit General Manager. We're seeking a motivated leader to collaborate externally with our customers and internally with our teams and management to meet or exceed program expectations.

To be considered for the Staff Program Manager, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in engineering and/ or program management.
  • Typically, Six + years of Program Management related work experience with demonstrated experience working on a development program.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality and financial performance.
  • Strong ability to lead, organize, and influence people across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans and schedules for multiple initiatives.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
  • Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Project Management Professional certificate is a plus.
  • Experience working on Defense Programs and is strongly desired.
  • Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information required.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain US Security Clearance.


As a Staff Program Manager, you will:

  • Work as part of a team leading a strategic effort developing a product for one of our key customers.
  • Develop and execute a program through qualification and NPI maturity, coordinating cross functionally.
  • Optimize the program success through collaboration with other stakeholders across sites and functions within the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.
  • Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
  • Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.
  • Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross-functional teams.
  • Works effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
  • Support process improvements and standard work implementation within Program Management.
  • Sustain and expand Moog's book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.


How We Care for You:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.


Salary Range Transparency:
Torrance, CA $160,000.00-$227,000.00 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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