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Galaxy Group · 5 months ago

Program Manager - Aerospace

Winfield, KS, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Galaxy Group is a company in the aerospace sector, seeking a Program Manager to coordinate and oversee customer programs from inception through delivery. The role involves serving as the primary point of contact between the company and its customers, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments (engineering, production, quality, purchasing)

Monitor all aspects of customer programs: pricing, scheduling, production planning, delivery, and follow-up

Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with customer specifications

Monitor program performance using key metrics (OTD, cost, and quality), and provide regular status reports to stakeholders

Anticipate and resolve potential issues with procurement, scheduling, quality, or customer expectations

Lead regular internal and customer-facing meetings to provide updates, facilitate planning, and resolve problems

Drive continuous improvement efforts in program execution and customer service

Support contract review, risk analysis, and documentation processes for new and ongoing projects

Qualification

Program ManagementCNC ManufacturingERP/MRP SystemsProject Management CertificationQuality SystemsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a program or project management role, preferably in a machine shop, CNC manufacturing, or aerospace/defense environment

Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, and assembly processes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office (especially Excel and Project)

Familiarity with quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001) and job shop manufacturing workflows

Self-Starter with ability to execute daily tasks, manage schedule, and resolve issues by engaging the affected parties, with little oversight