Aircraft Program Manager

Lead the Future of Flight as a Program Manager – Drive Innovation in Aircraft Interiors

Location: Everett, WA |
Schedule: 1st shift, 8am to 5pm |
Pay Rates: $60.00 - $70.00/hour

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PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to find an experienced Program Manager who is passionate about leading complex programs, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of commercial aviation.

In this high-impact role, you'll support a dynamic Aircraft Interiors Program Team
, guiding programs from early development through qualification testing and the successful delivery of certified products that help bring new airline customers into service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where leadership, strategic thinking, and customer collaboration are essential, we want to hear from you.

As a Program Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring program success by leading cross-functional collaboration, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and delivering results that exceed customer expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with internal functional teams and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to drive program execution and continuous improvement.

• Managing the daily program cadence, including schedule performance, customer reviews, IPT meetings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and executive decision reviews.

• Preparing, maintaining, and monitoring program documentation and analyses while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and business procedures.

• Collaborating closely with production, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to prioritize work and ensure on-time product deliveries.

• Managing program financial, technical, and schedule performance to meet contractual commitments.

• Leading Risk & Opportunity Management activities and providing guidance to program leads.

• Supporting monthly financial reporting and other key program performance metrics.

• Coordinating customer program reviews and preparing for customer visits and presentations.

• Leading informed decision-making across the IPT, even when navigating incomplete or evolving information.

• Organizing program reviews, business meetings, and cross-functional planning sessions.

• Building trusted relationships with customers while representing their needs internally.

• Delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through proactive communication and polished presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional programs from development through production.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Previous Program or Project Management experience within aerospace or manufacturing.

• Prior people leadership or team management experience.

• Experience with financial analysis tools and program financial reporting.

• Experience leading development programs through qualification and production transition.

• Experience supporting cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk & Opportunity Management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

• Experience working with OEM suppliers supporting aerospace development programs.

If you're an experienced Program Manager who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering results in a dynamic aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead the Future of Flight as a Program Manager – Drive Innovation in Aircraft Interiors

Location:

Everett, WA |

Schedule: