Top 21 Engineering program manager Jobs in Philadelphia Pa

Sr Program Manager (Aerospace and Defense)
Confidential —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Contracts
- In-person
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Lead Operation Excellence Specialist
Johnson Matthey —Devon, PA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Training & development
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Program Manager, School of Engineering
Widener University —Chester, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
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Program Manager II
Eaton —Glenolden, PA
- $113,000 - $165,000 a year
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- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Retirement plan
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Senior Program Manager – Naval Engineering & Sustainment (5089)
Three Saints Bay, LLC —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Background check
- ERP systems
- System design
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Program/ Project Manager III (3626)
Three Saints Bay, LLC —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Contracts
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Project Development Project Manager - Program Support Team
Welty Energy & Infrastructure, LLC —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Finance
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Manager I - Engineering Program
Southco, Inc. —Concordville, PA
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Senior Program Manager, SMR Component Projects
Holtec —Camden, NJ
- $165,000 - $190,000 a year
- Engineering
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Program Manager III
Orbis, Inc. —Philadelphia, PA
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
Senior Manager, STEM Summer and Auxiliary Programs
Lavner Education —Plymouth Meeting, PA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Project Manager - SMR
Holtec —Camden, NJ
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Director, Validation
Cabaletta Bio —Philadelphia, PA
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Program Manager II
Orbis, Inc. —Philadelphia, PA
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
Director, Quality Engineering
Starr Companies —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
Principal Program Manager- FA&D
Synopsys —Exton, PA
- $164,000 - $246,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Office
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Program/Project Manager II
Apogee Global RMS —Philadelphia, PA
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Contracts
- Senior level
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Senior Program Manager
Attalon, Inc. —Philadelphia, PA
- $85,000 - $168,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Finance
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Associate Director, Manufacturing Development & Operations PM
Uniquity Bio Inc. —Malvern, PA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Office
- 8 years
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Manager, STEM Summer and Auxiliary Programs
Lavner Education —Plymouth Meeting, PA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Sr Program Manager (Aerospace and Defense)

Confidential
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Term negotiation
Managing customer accounts
Customer communication
Customer relationship building
Account development
ISO 9001
Contract management experience in manufacturing
Managing engineering teams
Customer relationship management
Project delivery management
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Presentation creation
B2G
Financial management
Account management
Manufacturing company experience
Mechanical knowledge
Cross-functional communication
CNC machining

Full Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Program Manager to lead strategic customer programs while driving organic growth within some of the world's most demanding Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor manufacturers. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for managing complex manufacturing programs, strengthening executive-level customer relationships, and expanding business within key strategic accounts—primarily Tier 1 Defense Prime Contractors and major aerospace OEMs.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading cross-functional manufacturing programs as they are identifying new business opportunities, influencing executive stakeholders, and expanding existing customer partnerships. This role requires a strong technical understanding of precision CNC machining, complex manufacturing processes, and highly regulated industries, combined with exceptional commercial and relationship management skills.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the primary program leader for strategic Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor customers.
Own customer satisfaction, program execution, schedule performance, profitability, and overall account health.
Develop and execute strategic account growth plans that increase revenue and deepen customer engagement.
Identify and qualify new manufacturing opportunities within existing customer organizations.
Build trusted relationships with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, procurement, and executive leadership teams.
Lead complex customer reviews, business reviews, program status meetings, and executive presentations.
Coordinate internal resources across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, planning, supply chain, and executive leadership to ensure flawless execution.
Manage multiple concurrent programs from quotation through production and ongoing lifecycle support.
Lead contract change management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and customer communications.
Monitor KPIs including delivery, quality, margin performance, customer scorecards, and program financial performance.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Act as the internal voice of the customer while balancing business objectives and operational capabilities.
Travel to customer facilities as required to strengthen relationships and support strategic initiatives.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

A significant portion of this role focuses on organic growth within existing strategic accounts.

Responsibilities include:

Identify expansion opportunities across multiple business units and manufacturing sites.
Develop long-term account growth strategies aligned with customer objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to pursue sole-source and strategic manufacturing opportunities.
Coordinate proposal development, pricing strategies, and customer presentations.
Expand wallet share through superior execution, responsiveness, and technical credibility.
Maintain awareness of upcoming programs, platform transitions, and future manufacturing opportunities.
Support capture strategies for new defense and aerospace platforms.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience managing complex manufacturing programs.
Experience supporting Aerospace, Defense, or Semiconductor manufacturing customers.
Demonstrated success growing large strategic accounts through relationship development and operational excellence.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and complex mechanical components.
Experience working within AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, DFARS, and other regulated manufacturing environments.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing margins, quotations, contracts, and customer negotiations.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting U.S. Defense Prime Contractors and major Aerospace OEMs.
Background in high-mix, low-volume precision machining.
Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
PMP certification is a plus.

Key Competencies

Strategic Account Management
Executive Relationship Building
Business Development
Program Leadership
Customer Advocacy
Manufacturing Operations
Precision CNC Machining
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Risk Management
Contract Management
Financial & Commercial Acumen
Cross-Functional Leadership
Negotiation & Influence
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement

Success Profile

The successful candidate combines the discipline of an experienced Program Manager with the commercial instincts of a Strategic Account Executive. This individual earns credibility through technical expertise, operational excellence, and the ability to develop trusted relationships across customer organizations. They proactively identify growth opportunities, successfully navigate complex manufacturing environments, and consistently deliver exceptional customer outcomes while expanding long-term business partnerships.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing professional seeking to influence both operational execution and strategic business growth within mission-critical Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor manufacturing sectors.

Application Question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position?
How many years have you been a Program Manager in the Aerospace, Defense, and of Semiconductor Manufacturing realm? (Please list which and timeframes)
How many years of account management do you have working on farming out accounts with PRIMES?

Work Location: In person

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engineering program manager jobs in philadelphia pa

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