Plan and execute all aspects of contracted program. Has complete responsibility for successfully managing all technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects of multiple programs. Has P&L responsibility for assigned programs. Works with customers to define requirements and is their primary contact on status and performance. Anticipates and fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. Captures new business and contributes to defining technical strategy for assigned product segment. Manages a variety of Bid and Proposal efforts. Participates in business strategy sessions. Leads a cross functional team of associates with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of all team members are well understood and executed. Provide overall leadership to program team and drive technical compliance. Acts as customer interface for program activities. Leads program review sessions with the customer to address cost, schedule and technical performance. Manages subcontractor actions and performance. Develops and manages technical performance metrics on assigned projects. Identifies and executes plans to mitigate program risks. Ensures program-wide focus on safety, reliability, cost and schedule, and adequacy of systems, procedures, and people for long term success. Requires 5 years of relevant Program Management experience with Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 3 years of relevant Program Management experience with a Master's degree in a related field. Ability to manage external customers and internal functional teams through all aspects of engineering, development, hardware fabrication and testing of composite structures Experience with growing existing business and/or new business with current customers Experience supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries Ability to utilize excellent decision making and risk management skills to create profit and meet schedule Demonstrated financial management skills including: development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes Willing and able to travel up to 10% The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance US Citizenship is required Background in material systems and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) Demonstrated strong ability to multi-task in a challenging environment with competing priorities in a positive manner Experience with leadership, coaching and building effective teams Action oriented; driven by measurable results; Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (CPFF, FFP) Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Active Secret Clearance