Deputy Program Manager Manufacturing Focus

Palmdale, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Deputy Program Manager - Manufacturing Focus

Location: Palmdale CA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate brings strong familiarities in rail and demonstrates a high-level understanding on how this role directly supports internal and external coordination. This position may also substitute for the key absent roles in the department. As a leader the Deputy Program Manager can hire and develop talent and provide informal guidance to project team members.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the manufacturing phase project moves forward on time safely within budget.
Develop and manage project plans schedules budgets risks and deliverables.
Collaborate with Production Quality Engineering Finance Purchasing and Facility Management.
Provide support in assembling testing and training for rail vehicle assembly and facility improvement.
Develop project budgets and schedules in Microsoft Excel ERP software or project management software.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings for scope clarification changes in scope schedule and action items.
Prepare and present weekly monthly and quarterly deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
Respond to clients inquiries on project progress.
Clearly communicate project responsibilities and translate project objectives into actionable tasks so all stakeholders are aligned on project goals.
Proactively analyze situations and implement resolutions to navigate challenging situations and forward progress.
Act as a liaison and resolve conflicts with customer vendors and internal departments.
Compile track and manage documentation including change orders reports and presentations.
Assist with other programs in different locations on an as needed basis.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering.
5 years of complex project management experience; Experience developing timelines and track critical path items at least for one project phase.
2 years of experience in mechanical electrical or systems engineering.
Knowledge of Rolling Stock and its operation test and maintenance.
Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts in simple terms to non-technical audiences.
Proactive problem solver on any issue both technical and non-technical.
Superior interpersonal organizational verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience in leading negotiations and balancing requirements and deadlines.
Proven ability to work collaboratively to bring about change effectively.
Experience as a team leader with a strong determination to complete projects which span several years.
Ability to teach others and must be able to assist teams with abstract technology concepts.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Project management or process improvement certificates such as PMP or Six Sigma a plus

Position: Deputy Program Manager - Manufacturing Focus Location: Palmdale CA Position Overview The ideal candidate brings strong familiarities in rail and demonstrates a high-level understanding on how this role directly supports internal and external coordination. This position may also substitu...