Senior Program Manager

Full-time - Senior

Phoenix, AZ

About the position

Moog Space and Defense produces spaceflight hardware and software solutions, integrating vehicle design, component design and engineering services for aerospace, scientific, commercial and military customers on four continents. From proposal phase to ground testing, launch and on-orbit operations, we support each mission as scientific, technical and operational facilitators. On the product side, our radiation-hardened avionics and electronics include GPS/GNSS receivers, science payloads, motor controllers, high-quality flight-critical components, and single board computers powered by the next-generation BRE440 'system-on-a-chip' – the world’s highest-performance radiation-hardened microprocessor. With global product demand and mission criteria moving toward integrated commercial partnerships, lower costs and higher performance hardware and software requirements, Moog Broad Reach is positioned for growth in the new era of aerospace development. Our team of seasoned architects and engineers is dedicated to partnership with our customers for continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all activities and is responsible for meeting all contractual obligations on assigned programs.
• Serve as the primary communication link between the customer and Moog.
• Advise management and the customer of status and potential problem areas on a regular basis.
• Manage aspects of a program from contract award through end item delivery.
• Support sales and proposal efforts through fact finding and negotiations.
• Act as a single point of contact for the customer and be conversant on all aspects of the program.
• Accomplish program objectives by managing the activities of a multi-disciplined team.
• Interface with appropriate functional managers and supervisors to ensure the assignment of adequate resources.
• Prepare materials and report to management on the status of assigned programs at monthly program management reviews.
• Identify and report problems of an urgent nature to the Manager of Program Management.
• Proactively identify issues and problems impacting program performance and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
• Identify program risks, including cost, technical and schedule risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate customer visits and reviews, including preparation of agenda and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Business Management.
• 5 to 10 years of program management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Self-motivator with a passion for challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Program management experience in the manufacturing of product for the aerospace or defense industries.
• Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Experience with electronic systems.
• Experience managing multiple programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Open paid time off policy
• Region-specific benefits