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<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em><strong>Job Title: Sr. Spec. Program Manager</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em><strong>Job Code: 38762</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em><strong>Job Location: Mason, OH</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 days out of two weeks, 80 hours</strong></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are seeking a results-driven Program Manager to lead complex development and production programs across advanced aerospace and defense product lines. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional execution from commercialization through full-rate production, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who can independently lead high-visibility initiatives, remove barriers, enforce accountability, and deliver on cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Program Execution: Lead development and production programs from planning through execution, ensuring successful transition from early-phase development to sustained manufacturing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts to achieve program objectives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Production and Industrialization Support: Lead commercialization, production readiness, capacity planning, and material execution activities to support manufacturing ramp and operational scale.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Schedule and Risk Management: Develop and manage integrated schedules, identify program risks, and implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain execution performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Supplier and Material Coordination: Support supplier performance management, escalation activities, and material risk mitigation to protect production continuity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Performance Reporting: Prepare executive-level status reviews, decision briefings, and customer communications to provide clear insight into program status, risks, and actions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement: Lead corrective actions, resolve execution barriers, and support process improvement initiatives across high-visibility production environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Business Support: Support proposals, strategic planning, and business growth efforts as required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">·Ability to obtain a US clearance.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior program management, manufacturing, operations, or engineering leadership experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior program management, manufacturing, operations, or engineering leadership experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior program management, manufacturing, operations, or engineering leadership experience. with 8+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing, operations, or engineering leadership.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· 2+ years of leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability without direct authority.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Experience leading complex aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing programs through development and production phases.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain execution, production planning, and program performance management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability without direct authority.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Experience managing schedules, risks, budgets, and customer deliverables in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Strong executive communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">· Ability to operate independently and lead major initiatives with minimal oversight.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">#LI-WN1</span></p>