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Nammo Composite Solutions (NCS) is an engineering and composite manufacturing company located in downtown Salt Lake City, UT. NCS has been in the business of designing and manufacturing advanced integrated composite structures primarily supporting the aerospace and defense industries since 1991. NCS is a subsidiary of Nammo Defense Systems.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and emotionally intelligent team member to join and support our Program Management Office as an Associate Program Manager within our SLC facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Program Managers in the day-to-day planning, execution, and reporting of programs.
Job Summary:
The Associate Program Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned programs within a composites manufacturing and aerospace environment, serving the aerospace and defense industries. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional activities, maintaining program alignment to scope, schedule, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
The Associate Program Manager operates through influence rather than authority, partnering with internal teams to drive accountability and program performance. This role partners with cross-functional teams - including engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and finance, ensuring consistent communication amongst all stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the Program Management Office with existing program execution, tracking, and communication
End-to-end program execution for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, internal objectives, and contractual obligations
Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and finance) to drive milestones and deliverables
Maintain and communicate program schedules, risks, action items, and status updates
Track program performance metrics and manage corrective actions as needed
Prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations for internal stakeholders and, over time, external customers
Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and represent the voice of customer within the organization
Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure alignment and accountability
Prepare and participate in program reviews, including internal executive updates and customer-facing reviews as experience grows
Support change management processes, including scope, schedule, and cost impacts
Maintain organized and accurate program documentation using standard PMO tools and processes
Support proposal efforts
Some travel in support of company business (less than 10%)
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field, or 6+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally composites specific, in aerospace and defense industry
Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred (near required), ideally in aerospace, defense, or composites environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, organized manner
Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and perspectives, at all levels of the organization
Ability to align a cross-functional team on a path forward and manage to completion
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to create and deliver professional presentations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of personal accountability and integrity; consistently follows through on commitments
Ability to work independently in a complex environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting programs or projects in a manufacturing or production environment
Familiarity with program management principles, tools, or methodologies
PMP or CAPM certification (preferred but not required)
Exposure to ERP/MRP systems or production planning tools
Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., defense, aerospace, medical manufacturing)
Experience with AS9100 and/or ITAR requirements
Proposal writing experience
Experience in process improvement, work cell design, and lean six sigma is a plus
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