Manufacturing Program Manager I

At Hidden Level, we’re building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer—whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

Position Overview:

As we expand, we’re looking for a Manufacturing Program Manager I to support the planning and execution of manufacturing programs and help ensure cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectives are achieved.

Working within the Operations PMO, this role partners closely with other members of the Manufacturing Program Management team and cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and external manufacturing partners. The Manufacturing Program Manager I will coordinate day-to-day program activities, independently manage assigned projects and workstreams, track performance, identify and escalate risks, and help drive issues to resolution.

This role is well suited for an experienced manufacturing or program management professional who is ready to take on broader program responsibilities and grow toward full program ownership.

Location:

This position is located onsite in East Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Program Execution

• Support the Manufacturing Program Management team in achieving manufacturing cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectives.

• Independently manage assigned projects, program workstreams, production initiatives, or deliverables within a larger manufacturing program.

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and executing integrated manufacturing plans, production schedules, and program milestones.

• Monitor manufacturing performance and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that may affect production commitments.

• Maintain program action items, risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation plans using established program management tools and processes.

• Coordinate follow-up activities across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and external manufacturing partners.

• Collect, analyze, and report program status, performance metrics, forecasts, risks, and recovery actions to the Manufacturing Program Manager and other stakeholders.

• Facilitate cross-functional program meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure owners complete assigned actions.

• Support production readiness activities from prototype development through full-rate production.

• Coordinate production readiness reviews and help confirm that materials, processes, documentation, tooling, fixtures, test systems, and resources are prepared to support production.

• Help ensure engineering changes, product revisions, and manufacturing documentation, including bills of material, routings, work instructions, and test procedures, are incorporated into production plans.

• Partner with Supply Chain and Planning teams to monitor material availability and alignment with production demand.

• Assist Manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership in identifying bottlenecks and coordinating capacity, material, or schedule recovery plans.

• Support Operations PMO governance processes and provide accurate, timely program updates.

• Participate in manufacturing scale-up, operational growth, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to support improvements in throughput, cycle time, quality, cost, and inventory performance.

• Provide program leadership and decision support in the Manufacturing Program Manager’s absence or as delegated.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to translate plans into coordinated action.

• A results-oriented approach with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• An effective communicator who can work across technical and nontechnical teams.

• The ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Sound judgment regarding when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate risks or decisions.

• An interest in developing broader manufacturing program leadership capabilities.

• A commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.

• Five or more years of relevant experience supporting manufacturing programs, production operations, supply chain initiatives, project management, or program management in a technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional manufacturing projects, production activities, or program deliverables.

• Experience developing, maintaining, or executing manufacturing schedules, production plans, and project or program milestones.

• Experience tracking cost, schedule, quality, delivery, risks, actions, and performance metrics.

• Demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing or supply chain risks and coordinate mitigation or recovery activities.

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction, production readiness, manufacturing transfers, or production scale-up activities.

• Experience using ERP or MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to communicate program status, risks, and priorities clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, CAPM, or an equivalent professional certification.

• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing performance.

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, electronics, sensor systems, telecommunications, or other advanced technology manufacturing environments.

• Experience with production planning, material management, capacity planning, or supplier coordination.

• Experience preparing or presenting program status, risks, recovery plans, and performance metrics to senior leadership or external stakeholders.

• Familiarity with government contracting requirements, export controls, and regulated manufacturing environments.

• Understanding of configuration management, engineering change control, and product lifecycle management processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, a 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is estimated at $92,000 - $125,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Security Note:

Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines (https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-4-Adjudicative-Guidelines-U.pdf) .

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