Communications Program Manager Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Based in our Montgomeryville, PA facility, the Program Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of customer-funded and internally funded programs. This role serves as the primary focal point between customers and internal functional teams, ensuring technical, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual requirements are met while supporting business objectives.

The Program Manager leads cross-functional program teams, manages project financial performance, monitors risk and opportunity plans, and drives execution through all phases of the program lifecycle. This position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Customer Service to ensure commitments are achieved and customer expectations are exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned commercial, defense, and development programs from award through delivery and closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for program status, deliverables, schedules, risks, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Monitor program performance against technical, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Contracts.
• Lead regular program reviews and communicate status to senior management and customers.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, estimates-to-complete (ETC), and resource requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while driving corrective actions when required.
• Support proposal development, program planning, and new business pursuits.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.
• Facilitate transition of new products and development programs into production.
• Drive resolution of program issues impacting customer deliveries, revenue recognition, or project profitability.
• Maintain program documentation, action item tracking, and configuration of program deliverables.
• Manage government and customer-funded projects requiring detailed reporting and milestone achievement.
• Support monthly business reviews, financial reviews, and executive program status updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of program, project, operations, or engineering management experience.
• Experience managing complex technical products, manufacturing programs, or customer-funded projects.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, margin management, and cost tracking.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, project scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Security clearance preferred.

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

What can Teledyne offer YOU?
A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Excellent Health, Dental, Vision
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Life Insurance Benefits
Paid Holidays
401(k) Eligibility
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.