PROGRAM PLANNING OFFICE MANAGER

in Hudson, Massachusetts at

THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY

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THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY

Hudson, Massachusetts, 01749, United States Posted on November 7, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired.

Job Description Description:

Job Overview The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Program Planning Office Manager to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you'll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense , with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. Ready to make a real difference? Join us. Our Mission Statement To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and hold accountable the Program Planners and Project Managers, balancing workloads and setting clear performance expectations. Oversee DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout, ensuring milestones, inspection requirements, and customer commitments are met. Manage the integrated master production schedule, identifying critical-path activities, resource constraints, and schedule conflicts. Identify program risks early and develop recovery plans with assigned owners, milestones, and completion dates. Coordinate Contracts, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Business Development to resolve execution constraints and keep action items moving. Ensure program plans reflect FAR/DFARS, DCMA, and other government customer requirements. Report program status, KPIs, and verified delivery forecasts to Operations leadership and customers, and recommend process improvements.

What We Offer:

401k

• 4% match on 5% deferrals PTO
• Up to 5 weeks Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave Generous Health Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements Employee Appreciation Events Competitive pay based on experience

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. 7-10 years of progressive experience in program management, production planning, or manufacturing operations. Demonstrated experience managing personnel and cross-functional teams. Experience supporting DoD or other government manufacturing contracts, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract administration. Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules, material planning, production workflows, and contract deliverables. Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment. Preferred Experience with Navy aviation support equipment, Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), or complex electromechanical manufacturing. Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, government source inspection, and acceptance processes. Understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management environments. Experience with critical-path scheduling, earned value management, and program risk management. PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training. Experience developing and implementing program management processes and performance metrics.

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

Army MOS:

51A

• Program Management/Acquisition Officer Navy NEC:

  1440

• Engineering Duty Officer Air Force AFSC:

  63A

• Acquisition Manager Marine Corps MOS:

  8059
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