Program Manager

Kinston · Greensboro · 8+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

The Program Manager will lead the migration of critical shopfloor applications supporting manufacturing operations in Kinston, NC.
This role involves driving program execution from planning through deployment while ensuring alignment across technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.

Lead the migration of shopfloor applications, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
Develop and manage program plans, project roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, manufacturing, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies throughout the program lifecycle.
Drive stakeholder communication and provide regular updates on project status, progress, and key decisions.
Oversee migration planning, cutover activities, system testing, validation, and deployment efforts.
Support change management initiatives to facilitate adoption of new systems and processes.
Ensure alignment between business objectives, operational requirements, and technical solutions.
Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project objectives.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions with key stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of program or project management experience.
Experience managing large-scale IT, manufacturing, or digital transformation projects.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Experience with application migration, modernization, or enterprise system implementations.

Familiarity with SAP, MES, shopfloor systems, or manufacturing technology environments.
Experience with data migration, testing strategies, deployment planning, and change management activities.
Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience.
PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening is a condition of hire.