Ducommun Incorporated · 10 hours ago
Program Manager
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDucommun Incorporated is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The Program Manager will lead program execution, ensuring technical and contractual compliance while acting as the primary liaison with customers and managing internal stakeholder alignment.
AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between Ducommun and its customers, managing communication, scorecards, surveys, and leading program reviews
Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align internal stakeholders with customer requirements, schedules, and recovery plans
Represent the company in customer and external interactions, ensuring timely updates on cost, quality, and schedule impacts
Oversee contract compliance by reviewing terms, preparing negotiation strategies, and managing customer deliverables
Coordinate with Operations Management on staffing, capital planning, and performance to support program execution
Monitor program financials, including cost, margin, schedule performance, and cash flow forecasting
Track and manage business unit bookings, backlog, sales, receivables, and drive new business capture strategies
Lead proposal efforts for new and follow-on business, including coordinating estimating, schedules, and customer submittals
Support continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with customer and company goals
Travel to customer sites approximately 30% of the time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience with VP approval)
3–7+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage programs through influence and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication across all organizational levels
Experience in production control, project/program management, or contracts management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset
Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles
Familiarity with MRP systems
Ability to travel up to 30
Preferred
MBA degree
PMP, CAPM, or Contracts Administration certification
Experience managing programs valued at $10–25 million or more
Supervisory experience
Direct involvement with DCAA/DCMA audits
Experience leading proposal teams and managing large-scale bids
Track record of driving process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Company
Ducommun Incorporated
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$724.4M2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $74.4M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Stephen Oswald
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chris Wampler
Advisor to the CFO
Recent News
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