Location: Syosset, NY
Salary: $125,000-$160,000/year
️ Industry: Aerospace, Defense, High-Reliability Electronics
Job Type: Full-Time On-site
We are actively seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, full-lifecycle programs for electronic systems and defense-related products. You will serve as the single point of contact for customers, manage internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and ensure successful delivery of highly technical programs-from proposal to production.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on driving cross-functional execution, meeting performance metrics, and building long-term customer relationships in high-reliability sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all program phases: proposal, contract negotiation, baseline development, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery.
- Align cross-functional teams-including engineering, operations, and finance-to execute against program goals.
- Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
- Act as the primary liaison for all customer communications, technical issues, and contractual matters.
- Provide leadership to IPTs, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule targets are met.
- Drive internal reporting and prepare executive-level program review presentations.
- Lead risk and opportunity management across assigned programs.
- Contribute to new business capture and proposal strategy development.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
- Proven program management experience with high-reliability hardware, electronics, or RF components (preferred).
- Strong leadership and people management skills-capable of influencing multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs or high-volume activity.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, especially in technical environments.
- PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
- Current U.S. security clearance is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
Why Join Us?
Work on advanced technology programs that matter. Our team supports critical missions through precision-engineered solutions in defense and aerospace markets. You'll have the authority, autonomy, and visibility to make a lasting impact on key initiatives.
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a team driven by purpose, performance, and innovation.