Program Manager

Job Summary

Act as the primary liaison between Ducommun and its customers, managing communication, scorecards, surveys, and leading program reviews

Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align internal stakeholders with customer requirements, schedules, and recovery plans

Represent the company in customer and external interactions, ensuring timely updates on cost, quality, and schedule impacts

Oversee contract compliance by reviewing terms, preparing negotiation strategies, and managing customer deliverables

Coordinate with Operations Management on staffing, capital planning, and performance to support program execution

Monitor program financials, including cost, margin, schedule performance, and cash flow forecasting

Track and manage business unit bookings, backlog, sales, receivables, and drive new business capture strategies

Lead proposal efforts for new and follow-on business, including coordinating estimating, schedules, and customer submittals

Support continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with customer and company goals

Travel to customer sites approximately 30% of the time

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience with VP approval)
• 37+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage programs through influence and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all organizational levels
• Experience in production control, project / program management, or contracts management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset
• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with MRP systems
• Ability to travel up to 30

Preferred Skills and Education

2222 East Pensar Drive Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States