Program Manager

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title :

Program Manager

Reporting To:

Manager, Sustainment

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.

Our Defense Group is looking for a  Program Manager  to join our dynamic team in Goleta, CA. This Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple production or development initiatives, typically valued between $1–$12 million. This role encompasses developing comprehensive plans for each assigned program and directing execution through Moog’s functional departments to ensure fulfillment of contractual requirements, as well as achievement of performance and profitability objectives.

Serving as the primary point of contact for the customer, the Program Manager manages all program-related communications, delivers required reports to both the client and Moog leadership, and coordinates internal updates to ensure alignment and transparency across the organization.

Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical related field, preferably Engineering.

5 years of relevant program/technical leadership experience within aerospace or defense industries or similar, highly engineered/complex manufacturing environments.

Ability to efficiently present program information to customers and internal management

Ability to navigate high pressure situations.

Proficiency with MS Project required.

It would be ideal if you also had:

Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously.

Experience managing Development Programs.

Knowledge of project management tools including Earned Value Management.

Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions and requirements.

PMI PMP certification.

As a Program Manager, you will…

Develop program plans and schedules to ensure coordination between all program elements. Monitor the status of cost, schedule, and task completion to ensure compliance with program plans.

Lead, organize, and influence people through outstanding communication and facilitation skills; all while demonstrating strong awareness and emotional intelligence.

Coordinate with functional management to ensure the assignment of program resources.

Conduct day‑to‑day communications with the customer to resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.

Coordinate and manage all program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Plan, coordinate and manage the preparation of presentation materials for internal and customer meetings and reviews. Manage the conduct of such meetings and reviews.

Prepare regular status reports, for management and the customer, which provide visibility for program issues and risks.

Assist in the preparation of proposals and change orders and support fact-­finding and negotiations to ensure completeness from a program management viewpoint.

Travel up to 25%

In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:

• Financial Rewards : Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance : Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Wellbeing : Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development : Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Collaborative and Welcoming Culture : Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace

Additional site-specific benefits available!