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Program Management Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
North Reading, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 61 - 97
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
7 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Program Management Specialist
Location: North Reading MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Pay Rate: $61.00 to $97.00 per hour on W2.
Job Description:
Key responsibilities:
All About You:
Must Haves:
Preferred Qualifications:
Core Skills & Attributes:
Location: North Reading MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Pay Rate: $61.00 to $97.00 per hour on W2.
Job Description:
- The Program Management Specialist Defense & Aerospace will lead highimpact programs supporting military and aerospace customers ensuring seamless execution across scope schedule and cost.
- This role serves as a strategic integrator working closely with Sales and external customers and integrating customer needs across engineering and operations to drive program success and uphold Teradynes standards of excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead planning execution and closure of complex Defense & Aerospace programs aligned with Teradynes program lifecycle framework.
- Collaborate with Sales on proposal development and program capture strategies.
- Conduct detailed contract reviews to assess scope risk and deliverables.
- Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) identifying critical paths and mitigating risks.
- Build strong crossfunctional alignment across global teams to ensure cohesive timely execution.
- Monitor program performance using industrystandard tools; initiate corrective actions to maintain program health.
- Deliver concise executivelevel program updates and customer communications.
- Sustain a culture of urgency accountability and crossfunctional collaboration.
- Travel of 10% or less.
All About You:
- We seek individuals who share our passion and determination.
- Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile.
- Review the minimum criteria below to see if this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations.
Must Haves:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering and program/project management experience ideally in Aerospace & Defense or hightech.
- Demonstrated success leading complex multidisciplinary programs with full cost/schedule/performance accountability.
- Proficiency with program management tools risk reviews and integrated scheduling (e.g. MS Project).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills including ability to communicate and foster communication between project groups.
- Strong ability to use data and information for problem solving.
- Understanding of handling and securing ITAR and CUI information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent certification.
- Technical expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and defense electronics.
- Familiarity with Salesforce PLM systems and ERP platforms.
Core Skills & Attributes:
- Collaborates & Influences Inspires and aligns teams without direct authority.
- Strategic Thinking Balances technical depth with business acumen and a missionlevel perspective.
- Operational Excellence Drives execution and metrics on multiple programs.
- Customer Focus Adapts to evolving Defense/Aerospace mission needs.
- Integrity & Accountability Upholds high ethical standards and drives performance.
- Growth Mindset Committed to learning development and expanding responsibilities.
Required Experience:
IC
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