Program Manager at HEICO Corporation

Fremont, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Project Coordination, Customer Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Budget Management, Risk Assessment, Presentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, ERP Systems, Labor Planning, Resource Coordination, Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Skills

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Program Manager – Defense & Aerospace Industry We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented Program Manager to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in managing projects from order initiation through delivery, ensuring successful coordination across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and demonstrates strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, managing communications and ensuring customer satisfaction. * Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, coordinating with engineering, materials planning, quality, logistics, and purchasing teams to track program milestones. * Monitor project progress from order entry through material procurement, build scheduling, testing, and final delivery to ensure compliance with contract requirements and timely execution. * Manage programs through the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and development through production, delivery, and post-delivery support. * Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and support efficient project execution. * Provide clear, timely, and professional communication to leadership regarding program status, challenges, and risk areas, including escalation of issues when needed. * Conduct regular status updates and risk assessments, generate recovery plans, and maintain alignment with customer expectations and business goals. * Deliver clear and effective presentations to both internal leadership and external customers, articulating project status, challenges, and solutions. * Oversee program budgets, labor planning, and resource coordination to ensure projects remain on track financially and operationally. * Support and participate in design reviews and ensure all technical requirements are understood and met with the team. * Maintain thorough documentation of project decisions, commitments, and changes. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum 5+ years of experience in program or product line management, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry. * Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of reporting issues and updating effectively to senior leadership. * Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to shifting deadlines. * Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong working knowledge of MS Project and ERP/MRP systems. Experience in budget analysis and labor/resource planning is a plus. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum 5+ years of experience in program or product line management, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry. * Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of reporting issues and updating effectively to senior leadership. * Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to shifting deadlines. * Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Technical Skills: * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). * Strong working knowledge of MS Project and ERP/MRP systems. * Experience in budget analysis and labor/resource planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will manage projects from order initiation through delivery, ensuring successful coordination across multiple departments. This role includes monitoring project progress, facilitating collaboration, and providing clear communication to leadership regarding program status and challenges.