Program Manager

Program Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Onsite (Manufacturing Facility)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/week (9/80 schedule or as required by production demands)

Reports To: VP of Operations

Position Overview

Engenium is seeking a Program Manager to support a defense-focused manufacturing environment. This role owns delivery performance, schedule execution, and supplier coordination across assigned programs. The Program Manager works closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure products are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. While the Program Manager does not manage direct reports, they are expected to be physically present on the production floor frequently, and multiple times per day during critical month-end or delivery periods.

This is a replacement role following an internal promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Own cost, schedule, and delivery performance for assigned manufacturing programs
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external customers
• Work closely with Procurement and Buyers to resolve supplier delays, material shortages, and production bottlenecks
• Track and manage program schedules, identifying risks and escalating issues as needed
• Collaborate daily with the Director of Manufacturing / Production to support shop-floor execution
• Monitor contractual requirements for assemblies and subassemblies to ensure compliance
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly program status reports, metrics, and recovery plans
• Use advanced Excel skills to analyze schedules, material flow, supplier performance, and delivery risk
• Support ERP transaction integrity across planning, procurement, production, engineering, quality, and finance
• Escalate program risks through the VP of Operations when cross-functional alignment is required
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support continuous execution consistency (this role focuses on maintaining execution, not driving organizational change)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, material flow, and supplier coordination
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency (advanced formulas, data analysis, reporting)
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and escalate issues appropriately
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense or aerospace manufacturing experience
• PMP certification (a plus)
• Familiarity with FAR / DFARS environments
• Experience supporting defense manufacturing programs

Work Environment & Benefits

• Work performed in an office environment within a production facility
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation
• Reasonable accommodations available in accordance with applicable laws

Why Join Us?

Engenium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.