Senior Program Manager

Swift Engineering Inc  www.swiftengineering.com   is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites. This position will be at the forefront of current and future products and play a major role in the development of products and innovative technologies.

Description: Sr. Program Manager is responsible for managing customer relations by executing projects in a successful manner to maximize Swift’s business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing programs from inception to completion. This position requires a person who can develop, baseline, and update an integrated master plan. Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful rapid product development is highly desired.

The Sr. Program Manager owns the complete success of the program and is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The Sr. PM oversees program life-cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the central focal point and programmatic authority for one or more programs’ execution, the Sr. PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

Salary: $140,000 to $180,000 Annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervises: Day-to-day operation of assigned resource

Budgets: Manages project specific budget
           

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage technical, financial, and schedule performance while ensuring program objectives are met within budget and on time
• Lead the execution of a complex development program, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer requirements
• Develop and manage program budgets, schedules, and risk assessments to maintain cost-effective and timely project execution
• Oversee engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing activities, ensuring seamless integration across all functions
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, finance, quality assurance, and operations teams, to achieve program milestones
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on deliverables
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork to enhance program efficiency and success
• Continue engagement and follow-up with team members to ensure task completion and implement course corrections as needed
• Ensure customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risks
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Coordinate projects and dependencies to achieve milestones and manage the critical path internally and externally
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer, executive staff, and internal technical team
• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering/technical discipline required
• 3+ years’ experience managing large complex assemblies
• Proven track record of managing complex development programs
• Demonstrate past success in solving complex technical program roadblocks with great results
• Self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in leading a multi-disciplined team to overcome program challenges to achieve success
• Proven track record of excellent internal / external communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, satellite, robotics development, and/or hobby drones
• Background in aircraft design or vehicle dynamics

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of fundamental engineering disciplines such as mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, and fluid dynamics
• Sound understanding of composite structures, materials, and processes
• Hands-on leader but open-minded to solve challenges in unconventional ways
• CAD (preferably SolidWorks and/or CATIA/3DX)
• Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project

Working Conditions:

Primarily working in an office environment with interaction in R&D/shop environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Some travel is required.

Swift Engineering Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment with Swift Engineering Inc is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Candidates must be US Person for compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k