Program Manager

This role oversees complex aerospace and defense programs from concept through delivery, ensuring projects meet technical, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, serve as the primary customer point of contact, and drive program performance in a dynamic environment where you can follow products from initial design through manufacturing and into everyday use.

• Develop and manage detailed program plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and key milestones.
• Monitor program progress to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget, adjusting plans as needed.
• Act as the primary customer point of contact, working closely with engineering teams to understand and meet technical requirements.
• Define program scope and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams that include engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, operations, and supply chain personnel.
• Identify program risks early, develop robust mitigation strategies, and track risk status throughout the program lifecycle.
• Implement corrective actions to address issues and keep programs on track with schedule, cost, and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, aerospace quality standards (such as AS9100), and relevant military specifications (MIL-STD).
• Maintain detailed records of program activities, including technical decisions, schedule changes, and financial tracking such as earned value metrics.
• Support costing and quoting activities by providing accurate program cost estimates and schedule inputs.
• Prepare clear, concise updates and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting status, risks, and required decisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure smooth production flow and on-time delivery of composite and aerospace components.
• Interface regularly with customers to manage expectations, address concerns, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Use project management tools (such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, or equivalent) to plan, track, and report program status.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 15 years of experience in program management, project management, or engineering management, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in engineering or technical program management, with the ability to understand and discuss technical requirements.
• Experience managing programs for both defense and commercial aerospace sectors preferred.
• Experience with costing, scheduling, and financial tracking, including earned value management.
• Strong customer interface skills, with the ability to serve as the primary point of contact and manage expectations.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, or equivalent.
• Experience with risk management, including identifying risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Working knowledge of aerospace and defense standards such as AS9100 and MIL-STD.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and program financial tracking.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations.

• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or composite manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience in operations environments supporting manufacturing and production programs.
• Familiarity with quoting processes and cost estimation for technical programs.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic…