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WENCOR · 1 day ago

Program Manager

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

WENCOR is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to join their Defense & Aerospace team. The role involves managing projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring coordination across departments and customer satisfaction.

AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, managing communications and ensuring customer satisfaction

Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, coordinating with engineering, materials planning, quality, logistics, and purchasing teams to track program milestones

Monitor project progress from order entry through material procurement, build scheduling, testing, and final delivery to ensure compliance with contract requirements and timely execution

Manage programs through the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and development through production, delivery, and post-delivery support

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and support efficient project execution

Provide clear, timely, and professional communication to leadership regarding program status, challenges, and risk areas, including escalation of issues when needed

Conduct regular status updates and risk assessments, generate recovery plans, and maintain alignment with customer expectations and business goals

Deliver clear and effective presentations to both internal leadership and external customers, articulating project status, challenges, and solutions

Oversee program budgets, labor planning, and resource coordination to ensure projects remain on track financially and operationally

Support and participate in design reviews and ensure all technical requirements are understood and met with the team

Maintain thorough documentation of project decisions, commitments, and changes

Qualification

Program managementDefense industry experienceAerospace industry experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMS ProjectERP/MRP systemsBudget analysisLabor/resource planningCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in program or product line management, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry

Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of reporting issues and updating effectively to senior leadership

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to shifting deadlines

Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong working knowledge of MS Project and ERP/MRP systems

Preferred

Experience in budget analysis and labor/resource planning is a plus

Company

WENCOR

Wencor has been a trusted partner in aerospace for over 70 years, offering PMA design and development, CMM and DER repairs, and an extensive network of distribution solutions which offer increased availability, improved product reliability and cost effectiveness.

Founded in 1955

Peachtree City, Georgia, USA

501-1000 employees