Program Manager, Soft Goods
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Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision metallic and non-metallic solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of thermal support systems. Our team is driven by excellence, integrity, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology.
Take the next step in your career with a company committed to excellence, where your contributions are recognized, and your potential is realized.
Job Summary: This is a full-time, on-site role for a Project Manager located in Ontario, CA. As a Program Manager at Hera Technologies, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative material solutions from concept through production. You’ll serve as the key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Align cross-functional teams—including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain—on program goals, timelines, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution from concept through production.
- Serve as the primary contact for customers, translating feedback into actionable tasks and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Represent content clearly and effectively to both internal stakeholders and external partners, including customers, suppliers, and sister companies.
- Coordinate joint development efforts across affiliated companies and business units, ensuring shared milestones, resources, and deliverables are met.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks early, implementing contingency plans to maintain schedule and technical performance.
- Track program progress using project management tools, maintaining visibility on key milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Facilitate timely and informed decision-making by providing data-driven insights and clear trade-off analyses to leadership and production teams.
- Coordinate between purchasing and production teams to provide enough information for material needs for each project.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree a related field, or equivalent industry experience working on cross-functional teams.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in aerospace, defense, or advanced materials industries.
- Proven leadership track record in managing and owning complex, multi-disciplinary products (prefer soft goods) or systems from concept through delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to lead joint programs across internal departments and external partners or customers.
- Hands-on experience working with non-metallic materials such as fabric, composites or other related materials.
- Experience with handling material calculations for project (prefer soft goods).
- Experience with risk management, milestone tracking, and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing programs involving fabric materials, composites, or thermal/vibration control systems.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Master’s degree in business, or a related field.
- Experience working with PLM systems and CAD tools to support engineering collaboration.
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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