Program Management 3

• Management
• Program Management 3

•

Bohemia, NY Posted:

4/15/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 216724

Job Category:

Management Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

• Program Management 3

• Location:

• Bohemia, NY

• Job ID:

• 216724

• Pay Rate:

• $54 - $59/hour
• About the Role
• PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced
• Program Management 3
• professional to support aerospace programs in Bohemia, NY.

Program Management at Lighting is a highly visible and impactful role, requiring the ability to lead diverse teams through complex technical and business challenges across multiple phases of the product lifecycle. This position is ideal for a driven program manager who thrives in challenging environments, seeks professional growth, and is motivated by opportunities for leadership visibility and advancement toward senior program management roles. The Program Manager will play a critical role in owning or supporting the customer interface while monitoring and controlling project execution to ensure program success.

• Primary Responsibilities
• + Lead or support sustaining program activities, including: + Delivery assurance + Obsolescence management + Inventory right-sizing + Contracts administration + Aftermarket spares and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) management + Product redesign projects + Work autonomously with minimal oversight while leading small to medium-sized programs and projects + Develop and manage program plans, schedules, and execution strategies + Analyze data and monitor programs to ensure compliance with contract requirements, manufacturing costs, and cost of poor quality metrics + Support program management activities related to business development within the assigned statement of work + Develop, maintain, and present corrective action plans and recovery schedules to internal leadership and customers + Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process efficiency and quality + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program goals, staffing needs, and overall program health + Support all phases of the program lifecycle, from inception and development through production and product launch •Basic Qualifications•+ Minimum of •5+ years of relevant experience•+ _OR_ •14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree•+ Must be •authorized to work in the U.

S. without sponsorship

• , now or in the future
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Technical degree or
• 2-year Business degree
• + Program Management Institute (PMI) certification such as
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent
• Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled