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The focus in Maine is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) that enable high-temperature components such as: thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips as well as rocket motor throats and nozzles.\nOur materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.\nYour role: FMI is seeking a highly motived and goal-oriented Associate Program Manager to join their Program Management team! This new position is responsible for assisting Program Managers and Contracts colleagues in coordinating and administering related activities for the project management of the company’s key contract programs and development programs.\n\nJob Responsibilities:\nAdministratively assist Program Managers in the full scope of their duties across the program lifecycle, from initiation to closure\nCoordinate with contracts colleagues to assist with process development to improve efficiency of Program and Contracts workflows and communications\nSupport the intake and review of new Requests for Proposals / Quotation (RFP/RFQ), support the strategic review of new program opportunities, support the contractual development of proposal and cost estimating processes, support the development of program scheduling and invoicing milestones, and support the review of fiscal performance of assigned programs / projects\nCoordinate with program and contract colleagues to ensure contractual terms, program risk assessments, master plans, schedules, budgets, and invoicing plans are followed\nTake direction from program and contract colleagues in support of successful completion of assigned programs\nAccountable for various administrative tasks as assigned from Program Managers (RFP/RFQ entry, Pursuit & Interest Gate support, RACI development, program milestone development and management, etc.)\nWork with Program Managers and internal stakeholders to support development of program scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and schedule\nAssist with coordination between Production and Planning departments, Program, and Contracts Managers to align evolving internal capacity and program schedules to customer’s schedule requirements\nAssist in the identification and resolution of issues and problems throughout the program and project cycles\nAssist with tracking and reporting on program and project milestones and development of weekly status reports\nSupport and facilitate a set cadence of program and project reviews\nDevelop understanding of cost inputs and manage cost estimating efforts\nWork with program and contracts colleagues to clearly articulate cost / schedule and how it is to be presented in a proposal\nWork with program and contracts colleagues to help improve processes and best practices for Program Management and Contracts teams\nClearly and professionally communicate with team members and stakeholders\nWhat we need from you:\nAssociates Degree in Business or Technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and program management and production experience\n1+ year of successful demonstrated Project or Program Management experience\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance\nExceptional communication and organization skills\nAbility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adjust focus and workflow based on changing priorities and needs\nHighly motivated self-starter capable of working independently and in a team\nStrong execution and customer focus that drives for results\nAbility to interface with all levels of internal management\nStrong business acumen, action orientated with timely decision-making capabilities\nStrong listening skills with interpersonal savvy\nExpert in Microsoft Office suite\nPreferred\nBachelors Degree in Business or Technical field\nDoD and/or Aerospace experience\nPlanning and/or production management experience\nWhat you'll get from us:\n16 ETO days\n12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)\nMedical / Dental / Vision effective on Day 1\n401k Company Match\nTuition Reimbursement\nThe anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000-$90,000 dependent on experience","company":"Fiber Materials","rawCompany":"fiber materials","city":"Biddeford","state":"ME","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T13:48:51.798Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Program Manager","description":"FMI | solutions for the most extreme places in the universe\nFMI's manufacturing facility has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. 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