Program Manager Jobs in Rye, NH (NOW HIRING)

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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
The Program Manager is responsible for leading program execution across the full lifecycle-from proposal and planning through production, delivery, and closeout. This role ensures program performance meets customer, quality, cost, and schedule expectations while coordinating cross-functional activities within engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance. The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface, driving accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement to support Teledyne DGO's strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
• Lead assigned programs to successful completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed program plans, milestones, budgets, and dashboards.
• Monitor program performance using KPIs, maintaining proactive visibility for leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of program deliverables.
Customer Interface & Communication
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customers; manage expectations and maintain strong relationships.
• Conduct regular program reviews internally and externally, including status updates, risk/issue discussions, and contract deliverables.
• Support negotiation of program changes, contract modifications, and customer-driven requirements.
Financial & Contract Management
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance indicators.
• Ensure program profitability by identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Support development of proposals, ROMs, pricing inputs, and long-term planning activities.
Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities; maintain risk registers.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, contractual requirements, configuration control, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Collaboration & Leadership
• Facilitate communication and alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Influence and drive accountability without direct authority across project team members.
• Support transition of new products into production, ensuring readiness across operations.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-5+ years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or high-reliability industries.
• Strong knowledge of program management tools, scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Preferred:
• Experience in defense or subsea/ocean engineering industries.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM), configuration management, and ISO/AS quality environments.
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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/Affirmative Action 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.