Bright Minds ยท 1 day ago
Program Manager (Defense)
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expBright Minds is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead complex, design-to-finish manufacturing programs within a machine-shop, defense, aerospace, or advanced industrial environment. The role involves coordinating customer requirements, ensuring compliance, managing programs, and mentoring junior program managers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Meena S.
Responsibilities
Coordinate customer requirements, ensure contract and specification compliance, and manage programs from contract receipt through completion
Lead Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, manage program budgets, drive critical-path execution, and oversee major subcontractors and suppliers
Own financial performance, including EAC reporting and present program health to executive leadership while championing risk mitigation, opportunity capture, and process improvement
Mentor junior program managers and support organizational maturity in program management best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (Business degrees considered)
3+ years leading complex technical programs in manufacturing, defense, or aerospace
Experience with FAR/DFAR and government contracting
Proven success managing global subcontractors and suppliers
Strong skills in MS Office/Office 365 and Microsoft Project
Strong financial acumen, including program budgets, EACs, and P&L understanding
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Preferred
PMP Certification (strongly preferred)
Direct experience in design/build or complex manufacturing (machine-shop environment strongly preferred)
Benefits
Benefits
PTO
Company
Bright Minds
Bright Minds is a WBE-certified recruiting firm specializing in IT, Engineering, and Accounting & Finance skill sets.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase