{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bbd2ac4e91b801fb0b9cbc8e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbd2ac4e91b801fb0b9cbc8e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbd2ac4e91b801fb0b9cbc8e","title":"Program Manager","description":"Program Manager, Armtec Defense Technologies\nArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work to support those US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy flares in Camden AR; and countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. Armtec is headquartered in Coachella. This position is staffed in Camden, Arkansas, at Armtec’s world-class, IR Countermeasures production facility supporting fighter and transport aircraft survivability.\nCompany Profile\nCompany: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).\nIndustry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures\nJob Overview\nTitle: Program Manager\nJob Family: Manufacturing Management\nReports to: Business Unit Manager - Flares\nWorks with: Mid-level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with customers from the U.S. Dept. of Defense and major prime contractors.\nLocation: Camden, Arkansas\nType: Full-Time\nJob Summary\nThe Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) Program Manager (PM) is responsible for one or more strategic growth programs from concept definition, through qualification and into production for defense related applications with both the US Government and Allied International customers. The Program Manager is part of an internal integrated product team (IPT) of manufacturing, engineering, and support staff (QA, purchasing, etc.) The Program Manager ensures that the program goals align with the company’s objectives, then plans internal and external operations across the Armtec enterprise to achieve expected financial and operational results. The PM must be intelligent, and a strategic leader that behaves like an owner. The PMshould understand profitability and how to control costs while delivering flawless quality military products to US and allied customers, on time and within budget, every time.\n\nThe Program Manager has several key responsibilities:\n\nCoordinate the activities of Armtec functional groups to deliver a qualified product in a timely manner and within a carefully controlled budget/schedule/safety.\nWorks with Armtec Marketing, Business Development, Research & Development, and customer staff to identify and define specific opportunities for profitable new program growth suited to Armtec’soperational footprint and capabilities.\nCollaborate with the IPT on productivity projects and capital expense projects to maximize program value to the customer and to the company.\nEnsure all activities planned for the efficient execution of the program are performed to give a\nhigh-quality product, on time, and to established cost.\nDevelop detailed work breakdown structures associated with the activities needed for achieving the stated primary goal using PM tools such as Gantt charts, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis; FMEA, Cost and Schedule Performance Index (CPI/CPI), and Earned Value Management (EVM).\nIdentify program risks, and develop a risk-mitigation strategy for the program.\nLiaison with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement-of-work meeting Armtec financial requirements.\nAbility to understand complex technical data packages and interpret the requirements as they apply to the manufacturing process, technical data packages include: product drawings, military and commercial item specifications, and customer statements of work.\nUtilize internal and external resources effectively for program execution.\nProvide mentoring of potential new program management staff and personnel.\nProvide direction to the Production Team on priorities and schedule. Evaluate manpower needed to effectively perform production while meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements.\nEvaluate pricing for accuracy and inclusion of all relevant costs, coordinate tooling estimates from Engineering.\nProvide routine, accurate reports to senior management and program team members, as required, on program status, cost, schedule, risks, etc. – written and/or verbal reports as necessary.\nApply current and appropriate tools of Project/Program Management to ensure on-time development and delivery, real-time technical and financial status, and launch of remedial actions, as needed\nMaintain excellent customer relations, accurately assess competitive forces, and formulate timely and effective strategic approaches.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\nThe top responsibility will be scheduling and completing large (7-figure) production programs on time and under budget, and be compliant to all technical specifications and regulatory requirements.\nSecondary responsibilities will be supporting the pursuit of profitable new growth by Armtec’s Business Development Team, supporting cost reduction through cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) by Armtec’s quality team; and supporting materials cost improvement by Armtec’s supply chain team.\nEffectively interface with internal and external customers at the senior management and military O-3 through O-6 level.\nMaintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged with complex situations and multiple competing priorities.\nUnderstand and live by Armtec’s culture, ethics, and business conduct policies.\nQualifications\nExtensive working knowledge and experience in managing programs or projects. Defense business experience is a bonus.\nMust be dependable, responsible, accurate, and can work closely with people at all levels of the organization effectively.\nStrong oral and written presentation skills.\nStrong computer skills.\nGood financial aptitude.\nArmtec Behavioral Competencies\nArmtec seeks leaders who demonstrate a positive outlook, sense of urgency, fire in the belly, results oriented, professionalism, cool under pressure, approachability, charismatic leadership, interpersonal savvy, motivational skills, conflict management, assessing people, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports and relentless drive for results.\nEducation/Previous Experience Requirements\n4-year degree from an accredited college or university is required. Candidates with a degree in Science, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Business will be most competitive.\nMaster of Business Administration (MBA) or Engineering is a bonus.\nCertificate completion in a relevant discipline such as PMP from PMI; Defense Acquisition University (DAU); CQE from ASQC, or similar will differentiate applicants. If not already completed, successful candidate is expected to pursue such formal certification within 24 months of starting. Training expenses are generally paid for by Armtec.\n5+ years experience in project and/or program management is mandatory. .\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\nTo conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government\nDue to special regulatory requirements for defense ammunition manufacturing, successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment background check and undergo initial and periodic substance abuse testing (urinalysis).\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Government classified security clearance at the SECRET level is not mandatory but is preferred.\nWork Hours & Travel\n4X10 work week with occasional overtime on Fridays or weekends as necessary, to meet program objectives.\nUp to 20% mostly US travel is required, normally a few multi-day trips per quarter.\nTo Apply\nPlease apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com\nEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet\nmUqBEw5fej","company":"Armtec Defense Technologies","rawCompany":"armtec defense technologies","city":"East Camden","state":"AR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T17:37:32.272Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332993","title":"Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing","slug":"ammunition-except-small-arms-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"336992","title":"Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing","slug":"military-armored-vehicle-tank-and-tank-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Program Manager, Armtec Defense Technologies\nArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work to support those US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy flares in Camden AR; and countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. Armtec is headquartered in Coachella. This position is staffed in Camden, Arkansas, at Armtec’s world-class, IR Countermeasures production facility supporting fighter and transport aircraft survivability.\nCompany Profile\nCompany: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).\nIndustry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures\nJob Overview\nTitle: Program Manager\nJob Family: Manufacturing Management\nReports to: Business Unit Manager - Flares\nWorks with: Mid-level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with customers from the U.S. Dept. of Defense and major prime contractors.\nLocation: Camden, Arkansas\nType: Full-Time\nJob Summary\nThe Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) Program Manager (PM) is responsible for one or more strategic growth programs from concept definition, through qualification and into production for defense related applications with both the US Government and Allied International customers. The Program Manager is part of an internal integrated product team (IPT) of manufacturing, engineering, and support staff (QA, purchasing, etc.) The Program Manager ensures that the program goals align with the company’s objectives, then plans internal and external operations across the Armtec enterprise to achieve expected financial and operational results. The PM must be intelligent, and a strategic leader that behaves like an owner. The PMshould understand profitability and how to control costs while delivering flawless quality military products to US and allied customers, on time and within budget, every time.\n\nThe Program Manager has several key responsibilities:\n\nCoordinate the activities of Armtec functional groups to deliver a qualified product in a timely manner and within a carefully controlled budget/schedule/safety.\nWorks with Armtec Marketing, Business Development, Research & Development, and customer staff to identify and define specific opportunities for profitable new program growth suited to Armtec’soperational footprint and capabilities.\nCollaborate with the IPT on productivity projects and capital expense projects to maximize program value to the customer and to the company.\nEnsure all activities planned for the efficient execution of the program are performed to give a\nhigh-quality product, on time, and to established cost.\nDevelop detailed work breakdown structures associated with the activities needed for achieving the stated primary goal using PM tools such as Gantt charts, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis; FMEA, Cost and Schedule Performance Index (CPI/CPI), and Earned Value Management (EVM).\nIdentify program risks, and develop a risk-mitigation strategy for the program.\nLiaison with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement-of-work meeting Armtec financial requirements.\nAbility to understand complex technical data packages and interpret the requirements as they apply to the manufacturing process, technical data packages include: product drawings, military and commercial item specifications, and customer statements of work.\nUtilize internal and external resources effectively for program execution.\nProvide mentoring of potential new program management staff and personnel.\nProvide direction to the Production Team on priorities and schedule. Evaluate manpower needed to effectively perform production while meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements.\nEvaluate pricing for accuracy and inclusion of all relevant costs, coordinate tooling estimates from Engineering.\nProvide routine, accurate reports to senior management and program team members, as required, on program status, cost, schedule, risks, etc. – written and/or verbal reports as necessary.\nApply current and appropriate tools of Project/Program Management to ensure on-time development and delivery, real-time technical and financial status, and launch of remedial actions, as needed\nMaintain excellent customer relations, accurately assess competitive forces, and formulate timely and effective strategic approaches.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\nThe top responsibility will be scheduling and completing large (7-figure) production programs on time and under budget, and be compliant to all technical specifications and regulatory requirements.\nSecondary responsibilities will be supporting the pursuit of profitable new growth by Armtec’s Business Development Team, supporting cost reduction through cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) by Armtec’s quality team; and supporting materials cost improvement by Armtec’s supply chain team.\nEffectively interface with internal and external customers at the senior management and military O-3 through O-6 level.\nMaintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged with complex situations and multiple competing priorities.\nUnderstand and live by Armtec’s culture, ethics, and business conduct policies.\nQualifications\nExtensive working knowledge and experience in managing programs or projects. Defense business experience is a bonus.\nMust be dependable, responsible, accurate, and can work closely with people at all levels of the organization effectively.\nStrong oral and written presentation skills.\nStrong computer skills.\nGood financial aptitude.\nArmtec Behavioral Competencies\nArmtec seeks leaders who demonstrate a positive outlook, sense of urgency, fire in the belly, results oriented, professionalism, cool under pressure, approachability, charismatic leadership, interpersonal savvy, motivational skills, conflict management, assessing people, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports and relentless drive for results.\nEducation/Previous Experience Requirements\n4-year degree from an accredited college or university is required. Candidates with a degree in Science, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management or Business will be most competitive.\nMaster of Business Administration (MBA) or Engineering is a bonus.\nCertificate completion in a relevant discipline such as PMP from PMI; Defense Acquisition University (DAU); CQE from ASQC, or similar will differentiate applicants. If not already completed, successful candidate is expected to pursue such formal certification within 24 months of starting. Training expenses are generally paid for by Armtec.\n5+ years experience in project and/or program management is mandatory. .\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\nTo conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government\nDue to special regulatory requirements for defense ammunition manufacturing, successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment background check and undergo initial and periodic substance abuse testing (urinalysis).\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Government classified security clearance at the SECRET level is not mandatory but is preferred.\nWork Hours & Travel\n4X10 work week with occasional overtime on Fridays or weekends as necessary, to meet program objectives.\nUp to 20% mostly US travel is required, normally a few multi-day trips per quarter.\nTo Apply\nPlease apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com\nEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet\nmUqBEw5fej","datePosted":"2026-04-12T17:37:32.272Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T17:37:32.272Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Armtec Defense Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"East Camden","addressRegion":"AR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bbd2ac4e91b801fb0b9cbc8e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbd2ac4e91b801fb0b9cbc8e"}}