Program Coordinator - Defense & Industrial Programs

Patton is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the execution of customer programs within our defense, government, and industrial markets. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day program activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned across teams, and executed with the discipline required for mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working across cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders. In addition to program execution, this role will provide limited support to marketing initiatives that help showcase Patton's capabilities and completed work. Key Responsibilities Program Coordination & Execution Coordinate execution of assigned customer programs (typically $1-2M in scope) Maintain schedules, milestones, and deliverables across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing Track progress and proactively identify risks, delays, or issues Ensure accountability for action items across teams Customer & Stakeholder Communication Support customer communication through status updates and follow-ups Track customer requests, questions, and issues Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate responses Escalate issues to senior program leadership when appropriate Cross-Functional Alignment Serve as a central coordination point between Engineering, Supply Chain/Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales/Customer teams Organize and support program meetings, including agendas and action tracking Documentation & Systems Management Maintain accurate program documentation, including schedules, requirements, and change tracking Ensure data is properly maintained in ERP and internal systems (e.g., SyteLine) Support documentation practices required for defense and government programs, including traceability and audit readiness Marketing Support (Secondary Responsibility) Assist in developing project summaries and case studies Support website and content updates Support proposal development by gathering program and technical inputs Maintain marketing materials and CRM data Assist with coordination of marketing initiatives Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree (Business, Communications, Engineering, or related field) Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication High attention to detail and follow-through Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Preferred Experience in project coordination, operations, or customer-facing roles Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments Interest in defense, government, or industrial sectors Key Attributes Highly organized and disciplined Proactive and responsive Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams Problem solver with a hands-on approach Comfortable working in structured, process-driven environments What You'll Gain Hands-on experience managing real customer programs Exposure to defense, government, and industrial projects Direct mentorship from senior Program Management and Engineering leadership A clear path toward Program Management and leadership roles Career Growth Path Program Coordinator Associate Program Manager or Associate Project Manager Program Manager or Project Manager Compensation Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based growth opportunities Full benefits package