Program Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to support a company focused on advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing and production programs. This position is on-site in Cincinnati, OH. The Program Manager will lead complex, high-visibility programs from development through full-rate production, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. Join a mission-driven environment where your leadership directly supports cutting-edge defense initiatives and operational excellence.

Responsibilities for the Program Manager include:

• Lead program execution from early development through production, ensuring successful commercialization and manufacturing scale-up
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts to meet program objectives
• Develop and manage integrated schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation and recovery strategies
• Support production readiness, capacity planning, and material execution to enable manufacturing ramp and sustainment
• Deliver executive-level reporting, customer communications, and lead issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications for the Program Manager include:

• 8+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing, operations, or engineering leadership—preferably in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
• Experience with ERP, MRP, and/or MES systems supporting production and supply chain execution
• Strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, risk management, and executive communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Clearance: Not explicitly required; ability to obtain a clearance may be necessary

Compensation for the Program Manager include:

• Salary Range: depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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Keywords: Program Manager, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, Production, Cross-Functional Leadership, Supply Chain, ERP, MRP, MES, Risk Management, NPI, Commercialization, Industrialization, Operations, Engineering Leadership, Production Planning