Job Summary The Program Manager is responsible for owning customer programs from handoff through execution, ensuring alignment across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations. This role drives schedule adherence, communication clarity, and issue resolution for active programs, with a strong focus on execution discipline, customer requirements, and risk management.
The Program Manager serves as the internal owner for assigned programs, ensuring that commitments made to customers are clearly understood, documented, and executed across all functions and facilities.
Must be willing to travel up to 40%
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Own assigned customer programs from internal handoff through production execution and delivery
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for program coordination, ensuring alignment between Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
Maintain clear program schedules, milestones, and deliverables; proactively identify risks to cost, schedule, or quality
Ensure customer requirements, approvals, and documentation are clearly captured, communicated, and followed
Coordinate internal reviews and cross‑functional meetings to support program execution and issue resolution
Track program status, open actions, and risks; escalate issues early with clear recommendations
Support customer communication in partnership with Sales, ensuring consistent messaging and follow‑through
Proactively coordinate and escalate schedules with outside processors, suppliers, and material partners to prevent delays and maintain workflow continuity
Monitor material flow, identify risks or bottlenecks, and drive timely resolutions through effective communication and collaboration across internal and external teams
Ensure changes in scope, requirements, or priorities are documented, communicated, and aligned internally
Partner with Quality and Engineering on customer-driven requirements, approvals, and corrective actions
Support new program launches, including onboarding, documentation alignment, and readiness reviews
Drive continuous improvement in program execution, communication flow, and handoff processes
Travel to Prince facilities and customer sites as required
Required Skills and Attributes
Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple active programs
Clear, direct communicator; able to align cross‑functional teams and manage expectations
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
Ability to identify risks early and drive resolution
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment with tight customer requirements
Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, execution‑focused mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and project tracking tools preferred
Ability to work effectively across multiple facilities and functional teams
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, program management, or operations within a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Prior experience coordinating cross‑functional teams required
Physical Job Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to access and navigate production facilities
Ability to travel as required to support programs across facilities
Benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
Short and Long Term Disability Plans
401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
Company paid life insurance & AD&D
Partial tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
PPE reimbursement
Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince
Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.
*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers).