Manager, Program Management

Richardson, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Manager Program Management

DIRECT REPORTS: Program Managers Program Administrators

DEPARTMENT: Program Management

REPORTING TO: General Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Libra Industries is seeking a Manager of Program Management to lead our Dallas-based Program Management team and drive execution excellence across our customer portfolio.

This role is responsible for ensuring successful delivery of customer programsfrom quote through productionby leading a team of Program Managers and Program Administrators strengthening cross-functional alignment and ensuring customer commitments are met or exceeded.

This is a high-visibility leadership role based onsite at our Dallas (Richardson) Texas facility partnering closely with the General Manager and site leadership to support operational performance customer satisfaction and profitable growth.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Customer Program Leadership

Lead execution of customer programs to achieve on-time delivery customer satisfaction and financial performance goals
Provide oversight and guidance on program timelines risks and recovery plans
Ensure proactive and consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders
Partner with Sales to support customer growth retention and new business opportunities

Financial & Business Performance

Drive program performance aligned with gross margin cost improvement and operational objectives
Oversee quotation responsiveness accuracy and competitiveness
Manage program forecasts to support production planning capacity and inventory management
Develop and execute annual departmental goals aligned with site and corporate strategy

Team Leadership & Development

Lead coach and develop a team of Program Managers and Program Administrators
Establish clear expectations accountability and performance standards
Support talent development succession planning and capability building within the team
Foster a culture aligned with Libras Built to Deliver commitment

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Quality and Sales
Drive alignment and prioritization to ensure successful execution of customer commitments
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution communication and responsiveness
Support implementation and effective use of ERP and program management tools

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

510 years of experience in:
Program Management
Account Management
Customer Program Leadership
Manufacturing environment (EMS aerospace precision machining or similar preferred)
Prior leadership experience managing or mentoring program or customer-facing teams
Strong business acumen and ability to manage program financial performance
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
Ability to lead in a fast-paced operational manufacturing environment
Associates degree or equivalent experience

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Bachelors degree
Experience with ERP systems (Macola or similar)
Experience supporting complex manufacturing programs
Program Management certification (PgMP or PMP)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is an onsite leadership role based in Dallas (Richardson) Texas
Hybrid office and manufacturing floor environment
Regular presence on the shop floor supporting operational execution
Some travel may be required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing duties of this job the employee must have good hearing and vision.
Ability to walk the shop floor and lift up to 20 pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Required Experience:

Manager

JOB TITLE: Manager Program ManagementDIRECT REPORTS: Program Managers Program AdministratorsDEPARTMENT: Program ManagementREPORTING TO: General ManagerPRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:Libra Industries is seeking a Manager of Program Management to lead our Dallas-based Program Management team and drive e...