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Defense Program Manager
Baxter Aerospace
Saint George, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary program manager for all assigned defense programs.
- Lead day-to-day execution of government contracts from planning through final delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable government contract requirements, regulations, documentation, and reporting.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, logistics, and finance.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program schedules and production timelines.
- Monitor milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues that could impact cost, schedule, or performance.
- Track production status and ensure manufacturing remains aligned with customer commitments.
- Oversee shipping schedules and coordinate on-time deliveries to government customers.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to prevent material shortages or schedule delays.
- Lead program review meetings and provide regular status updates to executive leadership.
- Manage customer communications regarding program progress, schedule changes, and deliverables.
- Ensure configuration management, documentation, and change control processes are followed.
- Support proposal development, contract reviews, and transition of new programs into production.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve execution, communication, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accountability for overall program performance, customer satisfaction, and successful contract execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience managing complex government or defense programs.
- Strong understanding of DoD contracting, program management, and manufacturing operations.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
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