Top 167 Engineering program manager Jobs in Whittier, Ca

Manager II, Program - Space
VACCO Industries —South El Monte, CA
- $122,543 - $167,487 a year
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Business development
Program Manager
Ignite Human Capital —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- In-person
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Logistics Program Manager
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $146,000 - $194,000 a year
- Email
- Engineering
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
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Sr Technical Program Manager
Masimo —Irvine, CA
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- English
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Logistics Program Manager, Advanced Effects
Anduril Industries —Los Angeles, CA
- $146,000 - $194,000 a year
- Email
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Travel
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Staff Program Manager
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $166,000 - $253,000 a year
- Email
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
- 8 years
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Senior Vehicle Planning & Strategy Program Manager
Ford Motor Company —Long Beach, CA
- $138,800 - $232,700 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Product management
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Customer Program Manager
Relativity Space —Long Beach, CA
- $104,000 - $156,000 a year
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Project/Program Manager
Essel —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Welding
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Quality Program Manager
Collectors —Santa Ana, CA
- $139,641 - $183,176 a year
- Email
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Program Manager - Space Program
Peraton —Monrovia, CA
- $176,000 - $282,000 a year
- 5 years
- Engineering
- IT
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Program Manager
Winchester Interconnect —Garden Grove, CA
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Google Workspace
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
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Program Manager - Water (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Brea, CA
- $175,000 - $350,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Surface Water Program Manager
Michael Baker International —Santa Ana, CA
- $138,000 - $189,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Program Manager
Senra Systems —Cypress, CA
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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Technical Program Manager
Senra Systems —Cypress, CA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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Program Manager, Workforce Systems
Hadrian Automation —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Staff Production Program Manager
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $166,000 - $220,000 a year
- Email
- Engineering
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
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Staff Vehicle Planning & Strategy Program Manager
Ford Motor Company —Long Beach, CA
- $150,200 - $283,500 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Product management
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Workday HCM Program Manager
WelbeHealth —Los Angeles, CA
- $109,240.54 - $144,197.50 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manager II, Program - Space

VACCO Industries -
South El Monte, CA

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Job Details

$122,543 - $167,487 a year

Qualifications

Customer communication
Project engineering
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Managing engineering teams
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Earned value management
Technical Proficiency
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location:
South El Monte, US, 91733

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Company: VACCO Industries
Pay Range: $122,543.00 - $167,487.00

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Program Manager II
Department: PMO, Operations
Reports To: Sr. Director, Programs – Space
Location: South El Monte
Work Arrangement: Full‑time, On‑site

Position Summary
The Program Manager II is responsible for leading mid‑scale aerospace or space programs from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery of technical, cost, and schedule commitments. This role requires strong program execution discipline, proactive risk management, and exceptional coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality. The Program Manager II serves as the primary interface with customers and is accountable for maintaining alignment with contractual requirements and internal business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day execution of assigned programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), budgets, and program management plans.
Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to track performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions.
Manage risks, issues, and opportunities; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work products, hardware, tests, and documentation.
Serve as the primary customer point of contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring timely communication.
Prepare and present program status reports, technical reviews, customer briefings, and internal leadership updates.
Support proposal development including scope definition, cost estimates, schedule creation, and risk assessment.
Ensure compliance with organizational processes, industry standards, and all contractual and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, or related technical field.
5–7 years of relevant experience managing aerospace, defense, or space system programs.
Strong technical acumen sufficient to manage engineering deliverables, hardware builds, and system integration activities
Experience with space hardware development or system integration
Direct experience with EVMS and applying earned value principles to track program performance.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional teams and drive execution in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to customers and leadership.
Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification
Experience with government or defense programs, space hardware development, or system integration efforts.
Familiarity with systems engineering, configuration management, and product lifecycle processes.
Experience developing proposals or leading new business activities.

Competencies

Program execution discipline
EVMS proficiency
Communication and customer engagement
Risk and issue management
Analytical decision making
Leadership and collaboration

Work Environment & Travel

100% on-site work required.
Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, or test facilities (5–15%).

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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