Program Manager — Aerospace and Defense

Job overview

The Program Manager — Aerospace and Defense role is onsite in Happy Valley, OR; compensation is not specified. The role supports high-impact aerospace and defense programs. The program manager oversees technical, schedule, and cost performance, manages customer and subcontractor relationships, and monitors funding and financial forecasts. The work helps deliver programs on time and on budget while supporting contract performance and continued growth.

What you'll do

• Manage defense programs against technical, schedule, and cost requirements
• lead contract negotiations and proposal or business-plan preparation
• manage projects to deliver on time and on budget
• support proposal efforts
• build customer relationships and lead technical discussions
• monitor contracts, subcontracts, and funding
• forecast program financial performance
• develop program management processes and tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

aerospace

defense programs

program management

contract performance

customer relationships

financial forecasting

happy valley or

gateway recruiting

up to 15% travel

bachelor’s degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least three years of program management experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, or a related field, and willingness to travel up to 15%.

About the employer

Gateway Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.