Program Manager

Job Summary
Insight Global is seeking a Program Manager to support aerospace production programs across our customers Southern California facilities. This role is ideal for a Program Manager who deeply understands machining, metallic manufacturing, and aerospace hardware, and can effectively drive program execution from estimating through production.

While customer communication is an important part of this role, product and manufacturing knowledge are more critical. The Program Manager will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to ensure programs are executed efficiently, risks are mitigated early, and commitments are met on cost, schedule, and quality.


Key Responsibilities:
• Own execution of aerospace manufacturing programs from order release through production and delivery
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain to align schedules, resources, and priorities
• Support estimating activities for machining and metallic manufacturing programs (estimating performed within the PM team)
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and risk, escalating issues proactively and driving resolution
• Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for assigned programs
• Facilitate clear communication between customers and internal teams, translating requirements into executable manufacturing plans
• Maintain accurate program documentation, schedules, and reporting
• Identify operational risks tied to machining, capacity, tooling, or materials and develop mitigation plans
Support proposal activity and customer growth efforts when grounded in manufacturing capabilities

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Required Knowledge & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• 3–5+ years of experience in program or project management within aerospace, manufacturing, or defense environments
• Strong understanding of:
○ CNC machining environments
○ Metallic manufacturing processes
○ Aerospace hardware and production programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs tied to manufacturing execution, not just design or development
• Experience coordinating cross‑functionally with manufacturing and operations teams
• Solid project management skills, including scheduling, resource coordination, and risk management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both shop‑floor teams and customers
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a practical, execution‑focused mindset
Familiarity with aerospace quality and compliance standards (AS9100, ITAR, etc.)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.