• Program Manager

    Actalent (Santa Clarita, CA)


    Job Title: Program ManagerJob Description

     

    The Program Manager is responsible for leading multiple programs to ensure compliance with customer requirements while maintaining strict adherence to cost and schedule performance goals. This role requires hands-on program financial control experience and the ability to manage programs from proposal to post-delivery support.

    Responsibilities

    + Analyze customer requirements including proposals, specifications, statements of work, and terms & conditions to identify opportunities and risks throughout the life of assigned programs.

    + Coordinate closely with Directors of Engineering and Operations to ensure all assigned programs are executed according to plan.

    + Represent the company as the primary point of contact for customers on all assigned programs.

    + Manage, prepare, and execute internal and external design reviews.

    + Coordinate, generate, prepare, and submit data deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) to customers.

    + Collect, track, analyze, and report on cost, schedule, and technical metrics to assess program health.

    + Coordinate and monitor invoicing for assigned programs.

    + Support proposal review and development, and manage follow-on business opportunities for all assigned programs, products, and customers.

    + Participate as a major contributor to the improvement of program management and program financial control processes.

    Essential Skills

    + Program management experience in aerospace manufacturing.

    + Engineering background with knowledge in military/tactical applications.

    + Proven ability to manage multiple programs of short duration (4 to 12 months) within established cost and schedule goals.

    + Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships within company departments and customer organizations.

    + Effective prioritization of multiple tasks and efficient time management.

    + High degree of business management acumen.

    + Effective verbal and written communication skills.

    + Fluency with Microsoft Project and resource planning/allocation techniques.

    + Expert user of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

    + Self-starter with a demonstrated desire to go the extra mile.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in a small but fast-growing company.

    + PMP or equivalent certification.

    + Experience with MIL-STD-810.

    + Experience with Quality Systems and Standards such as AS9100.

    + Track record of managing programs with complex quality assurance requirements.

    Work Environment

    The Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance and must closely communicate and coordinate with the Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality departments. Moderate travel is required for this role.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

     

    Medical Dental VisionLife & Disability

     

    AdditionalBenefits• Humana Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Principal 401K Retirement Plan• Paid Time Off & Accruals• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clarita,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.