Senior Program Manager

Kansas Employer • Winfield, KS • 1h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13578928

Full TimeDIRECT LABOR

Winfield, KS, US

30+ days agoRequisition ID:1127

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Salary Range:\$60,000.00 To \$100,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing customer programs from inception through delivery in a medium-sized contract machining and manufacturing environment. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the company and its customers, ensuring that quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and internal efficiency. This position requires a highly proactive, hands-on individual who engages deeply in program details to ensure team commitments and contractual requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal

departments (engineering, production, quality, purchasing).

Monitor all aspects of customer programs: pricing, scheduling,

production planning, delivery, and follow-up.

Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure milestones are met

on time and within budget.

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure

manufacturability and compliance with customer specifications.

Monitor program performance using key metrics (OTD, cost, and

quality), and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.

Anticipate and resolve potential issues with procurement,

scheduling, quality, or customer expectations.

Lead regular internal and customer-facing meetings to provide

updates, facilitate planning, and resolve problems.

Drive continuous improvement efforts in program execution and

customer service.

Support contract review, risk analysis, and documentation processes

for new and ongoing projects.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related

field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 5 years of experience in a program or project management

role, preferably in a mid-sized machine shop, CNC manufacturing, or aerospace/defense environment.

Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, and assembly

processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office (especially Excel and

Project).

Familiarity with quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001) and job shop

manufacturing workflows.

Self-Starter with ability to execute daily tasks, manage schedule,

and resolve issues by engaging the affected parties, with little oversight.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP or similar project management certification.

Experience in aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing.

Working knowledge of CAD/CAM files and manufacturing documentation

(blueprints, routers, travelers).

Experience with government or military contracts (DFARS, ITAR).

Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for

program outcomes

Results-driven mindset; comfortable challenging assumptions,

escalating issues when necessary, and driving decisions to closure

Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain focus on overall

program objectives, priorities, and business impact

Effective collaborator who works well across engineering,

manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and customer organizations

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without

directauthority in a matrix environment

Decisive and adaptable; able to balance competing priorities in a

dynamic, fast-paced environment

Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and takes action

before they impact program performance

Professional, customer-focused demeanor with the ability to build

trust and credibility

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