Program Manager

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing’s 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer’s needs.

As our Program Manager you’ll be reporting to our Director of Program Management and have the opportunity to support programs from inception through completion, while communicating effectively with internal customers and functional organizations.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership and direction to the program team
• Manage the performance of program functions - contract, finance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations
• Identify and assess risk and opportunities with appropriate mitigating and capitalizing actions
• Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones
• Manage budgets and update weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reviews
• Present status and overall financial and schedule performance to internal customers
• Forecast financial performance and staffing needs
• Support contract negotiations, endorse final price/contract terms and resolve contract issues
• Manage customer satisfaction
• Special projects and miscellaneous duties, as needed or assigned

Working Conditions: Office environment, moderate to quiet noise and not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to work 24/7 schedule as business situations require. Some remote work possible. Professionals:

• Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.
• Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
• Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc.

Shift Day

Shift Information Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30

Experience/Education/Skills Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical or Business field
• 3 or more years of project, program or related experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred
• Experience managing government contracts
• Experience in budgeting, profit and loss management
• Understanding of composite parts fabrication and knowledge of government contracting
• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons, Visa sponsorship is not being offered
• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits: Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply: We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.