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Movement Search & Delivery · Charleston, South Carolina
Senior Program Manager – Charleston, SC
Movement Search and Delivery is working with a leading defense and advanced manufacturing company to identify and evaluate a
Senior Program Manager . Defense/Aerospace experience HIGHLY PREFERRED!
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and execution of complex, multi-disciplinary manufacturing programs. The Senior Program Manager will drive program performance across
engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality
while serving as a key interface with customers and senior leadership.
The ideal candidate brings significant program leadership experience within a
manufacturing or production environment , with heavy fabrication, welding, defense, shipbuilding, or similar complex manufacturing experience being highly desirable.
Lead the planning, execution, and governance of complex programs from start to finish.
Own program performance including
schedule, budget, financials, risk, resources, and critical path execution .
Develop and communicate program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, and executive-level updates.
Serve as a primary point of contact for key customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality.
Oversee work orders, change requests, customer invoicing, and contract requirements.
Identify and mitigate program risks while driving improvements in
quality, throughput, and profitability .
Partner closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve issues and support production.
Maintain strong program documentation, configuration control, and technical data requirements.
Mentor and develop junior program management team members.
Bachelor's degree in
Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field , or equivalent experience.
10–15 years of progressive program or project management experience , including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Heavy plate fabrication, welding, defense, shipbuilding, or related manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of program planning, critical path management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and financial oversight.
Strong proficiency with
MS Project and Excel ; SmartSheet and Power BI experience are a plus.
Proven ability to manage executive-level and customer-facing communications.
Knowledge of welding processes, NDT methods, and AWS codes is a plus.
Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Details
| Company | Movement Search & Delivery |
| Location | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |