The Entwistle Company · 9 hours ago
Sr. Program Manager – Defense & Strategic Programs
The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and proactive Sr. Program Manager to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security.
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Responsibilities
Program Ownership: Lead full lifecycle execution for assigned contracts—ensuring schedule, cost, and compliance goals are met
Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including NAVSUP, Electric Boat, NAVAIR, DCMA, and other defense partners
Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive alignment across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Contracts to meet program requirements
Schedule & Risk Management: Build and maintain Microsoft Project schedules, proactively manage risks, and lead recovery planning as needed
Deliverables Management: Track and submit all required program documentation including data packages, CDRLs, waivers, and ECPs
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure program execution aligns with FAR, DFARS, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 requirements, including documentation related to welds, MPI/NDT, and calibration
Performance Reporting: Monitor and report KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality metrics, and program risk summaries to leadership and stakeholders
Process Improvement: Contribute to the refinement of the company’s Program Management Toolkit, supporting tools like kickoff checklists, KPI dashboards, and internal review templates
Proposal Support: Collaborate on pricing, ROMs, and contract modifications for new or ongoing opportunities
Support a culture of safety throughout the facility by adhering to all safety procedures
Qualification
Required
7+ years of Program Management experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries
Strong working knowledge of DoD/Navy contract execution, including government deliverables, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
Experience managing complex programs with cross-functional coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, and other relevant software
Familiarity with NAVSUP, Electric Boat, DCMA, and DFARS contract structures
Demonstrated experience with CDRL tracking, traceability logs, MPT/NDT documentation, and milestone execution
Must be eligible to work in ITAR-controlled environments
Preferred
PMP Certification preferred
ISO 9001/17025 familiarity strongly desired
Benefits
401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
PTO – Up to 5 weeks
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
Generous Health Insurance Coverage
Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
Employee Appreciation Events
Company
The Entwistle Company
Engineering Offering the experience gained from years of custom manufacturing and diversified applications;
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase