Program Manager

Company Description Since 1992, Ophir RF Inc. is the leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of high-power, solid-state RF amplifiers, offering solutions from 10 kHz to 18 GHz and power levels up to 24 kW. The company serves both commercial and aerospace markets.

Role Description the Program Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. This individual oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of RF amplifier programs from inception through completion, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. Daily responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and sales), managing project timelines and milestones, and tracking risks and dependencies. The Program Manager communicates regularly with internal stakeholders and customers, prepares status reports, manages program documentation, and facilitates reviews to maintain alignment with technical and contractual requirements. The role also involves supporting proposal development, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Program and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams in a hardware or RF/electronics environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal partners.
• Ability to analyze data, manage documentation, and use project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, ERP/PLM systems).
• Familiarity with RF, microwave, or electronics products and related industries such as defense, communications, or EMC testing is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical experience in technical program management will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, manage multiple concurrent programs, and adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with government or defense contracts, including requirements management and compliance, is a plus.