Program Manager
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Title: Program Manager Duration: 12 Months Contract Location: North Reading, MA (100% Onsite) Pay Range: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour on W2Job DescriptionThe Program Manager – Defense & Aerospace will lead high impact programs supporting military and aerospace customers, ensuring seamless execution across scope, schedule, and cost. This role serves as a strategic integrator, working closely with Sales and external customers and integrating customer needs across engineering and operations to drive program success and uphold Teradyne’s standards of excellence.Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, and closure of complex Defense & Aerospace programs aligned with Client's program lifecycle framework.
- Collaborate with Sales on proposal development and program capture strategies.
- Conduct detailed contract reviews to assess scope, risk, and deliverables.
- Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identifying critical paths and mitigating risks.
- Build strong cross functional alignment across global teams to ensure cohesive, timely execution.
- Monitor program performance using industry standard tools; initiate corrective actions to maintain program health.
- Deliver concise executive level program updates and customer communications.
- Sustain a culture of urgency, accountability, and cross functional collaboration.
- Travel of 10% or less.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering and program/project management experience, ideally in Aerospace & Defense or high tech.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi disciplinary programs with full cost/schedule/performance accountability.
- Proficiency with program management tools, risk reviews, and integrated scheduling (e.g., MS Project).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills including ability to communicate and foster communication between project groups.
- Strong ability to use data and information for problem solving.
- Understanding of handling and securing ITAR and CUI information.
- PMP or equivalent certification.
- Technical expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and defense electronics.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, PLM systems, and ERP platforms.
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