Canopy A&D

Program Manager

Ontario, California · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$140kDetected 21 days ago

CybersecurityProject ManagementJiraBusiness DevelopmentExcelSupply ChainERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOSHA

About the role

This role is not just about tracking schedules
it is about active bottleneck resolution, where you will navigate internal departments to expedite jobs, mitigate risks, and ensure that technical milestones translate into on-time delivery for mission-critical defense and space applications.

Proactively identify and resolve execution bottlenecks across internal departments to maintain strict cost and schedule adherence.
Expedite jobs through the shop floor and internal work centers to prevent schedule delays and drive task completion.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks early, implementing data-driven contingency plans to maintain technical performance.
Monitor and manage unreleased or "on-hold" job lists, driving them to immediate resolution to keep production moving.
Maintain and update customer portals to support on-time delivery performance and contest late deliveries when necessary.
Flexibly support technical execution across engineering and manufacturing as needed to meet aggressive program objectives.

4+ years of direct experience in project management, production planning, or technical coordination within the aerospace, defense, or advanced materials industries.
Direct experience with ERP systems and customer portals, with a proven ability to ensure system data (milestones/delivery dates) aligns with actual shop floor production status.
Proficiency in project planning and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Excel), including the ability to run and analyze data to track job status and backlog.
Comfortable acting as a technical liaison, with the ability to translate customer feedback into actionable tasks and communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to internal stakeholders.

Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher) is strongly preferred.
Deep technical knowledge of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), including experience with launch vehicles, missile systems, soft goods, coatings, and other components designed for extreme thermal environments.
Subject matter expertise in advanced manufacturing processes related to metallics and superalloys, composites, ablatives, and ceramics used in high-heat aerospace applications.
Direct experience with qualification and developmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal vacuum, or high-velocity flow testing), in addition to standard production testing environments.
Hands-on experience with PLM systems and CAD tools to support engineering collaboration and configuration management.
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Additional Requirements

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Prepare dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics for internal leadership and customer review to project program health.

Security Clearance (Secret or higher), including meeting all background check and eligibility requirements for access to controlled defense information and facilities

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