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Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company · 1 day ago

Sr. Program Manager

Hollister, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $188K/yr

7+ years exp

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company is a leading provider of energetic materials for military and commercial applications. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead critical growth initiatives, ensuring programs are delivered on time and in compliance with aerospace and defense standards.

AerospaceEducationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of advanced manufacturing and site expansion programs

Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, budgets, and risk registers

Coordinate across departments to remove barriers, escalate issues, and ensure execution discipline

Manage program lifecycles from concept through commissioning and sustainment

Partner with Engineering and Operations to integrate automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems into production

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Facilities, and Quality to ensure readiness for new site launches or capacity expansions

Serve as the primary program liaison with executive sponsors, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities

Ensure all programs meet AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and DoD requirements, as well as safety and environmental standards

Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to accelerate timelines and maximize efficiency

Oversee vendor/contractor deliverables for facility, equipment, and automation programs

Provide regular status updates to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing and executive leadership

Track and report against key performance indicators (KPIs) — schedule adherence, budget performance, quality milestones, and risk mitigations

Develop clear program documentation, presentations, and executive briefings

Qualification

Program managementAerospace/defense experienceProgram planning toolsLean methodologiesPMP certificationCross-functional team managementStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsSix Sigma Black BeltCAD/CAM familiarityMES familiarityERP systems familiarityCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, or related field

7–10 years of experience in complex manufacturing or operations program management, with at least 3 years in a senior-level program role

Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale capital programs (facility expansions, automation deployments, or site start-ups)

Aerospace/defense industry experience strongly preferred

Expertise in program planning tools (MS Program, Primavera, or equivalent)

Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors/contractors

Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a bias for execution

Preferred

PMP or Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries

Familiarity with CAD/CAM, MES, and ERP systems

Benefits

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Company

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company

PacSci EMC provides pyrotechnic and energetic material devices and integrated systems that operate precisely the moment they are commanded – down to the millisecond.

Founded in 1975

Chandler, Arizona, USA

501-1000 employees