Program Manager Aerospace / Defense Programs

Program Manager

• Aerospace / Defense Programs Leoforce
• 3.0 Haysville, KS Job Details $70,000
• $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication

Full Job Description Experience:

Mid Level Salary:

$70,000

• $90,000 per year Job Details
• We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee aerospace and defense-related programs from contract award through delivery.

This role is responsible for ensuring projects stay on track across scope, schedule, and budget, while serving as the key point of contact between customers and internal teams. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, operations, and quality to keep programs moving and resolve issues quickly. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys organization, communication, and driving execution.

What You'll Do:

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs Manage programs from contract award through final delivery Coordinate across engineering, operations, purchasing, and quality teams Track timelines, deliverables, and program milestones Support proposal development including scope, cost, and scheduling Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Identify risks early and work with teams to resolve issues Provide regular updates to leadership and customers Maintain program documentation and communication logs

What You Bring:

3-5 years of program or project management experience in manufacturing or a related environment Experience working cross-functionally across multiple departments Strong communication skills and ability to work with both internal teams and customers Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Experience with ERP systems (JobBOSS or similar) is a plus Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or government contracting (FAR/DFARS) is a plus Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings is a plus

Schedule Monday-Thursday:

7:30 AM

• 5:30

PM Friday:

7:30 AM

• 11:30

AM Compensation:

$70,000

• $90,000 annually (DOE) A bit about us:
• We are a growing manufacturing organization supporting both commercial and government programs, with a strong focus on precision, quality, and execution.

Our team works closely across engineering, operations, purchasing, and quality to deliver on complex projects with high expectations and tight timelines. This is an environment where people wear multiple hats, communication is constant, and team members have real visibility into how programs move from concept to completion. If you enjoy being in the middle of the action and seeing projects through from start to finish, this is the kind of team where you can make an impact. Why join us?

• Real ownership of programs from contract award through delivery Direct interaction with customers and internal leadership Exposure to aerospace and defense work without needing a deep background Tight-knit, team-oriented environment where communication matters Consistent schedule with half-day Fridays Opportunity to grow into more advanced program leadership over time Benefits available after 60 days through Blue Cross Blue Shield Flexibility on PTO #manufacturing #risk-management #program-manager #erp-systems #production-planning #blueprint-reading #budget-tracking #customer-communication #manufacturing-project-manager #cross-functional-coordination #program-scheduling #milestone-tracking #excel-reporting #tier5