Program Manager

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Overland Park, KS, US

4 days ago Requisition

The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of complex, safety-critical aviation and defense programs, with a primary focus on contracts supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and related government agencies. This role owns full lifecycle program execution from capture and proposal development through system delivery, certification and final customer acceptance.

The Program Manager is accountable for program performance across scope, schedule, cost, compliance and risk ensuring all deliverables meet stringent regulatory, safety and contractual requirements. This individual serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and leads cross-functional teams in a highly regulated, mission‑critical environment.

• Lead proposal development for FAA and defense‑related RFPs/RFQs in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Identify, vet and negotiate with subcontractors in accordance with federal procurement standards
• Ensure proposals align with technical, regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., air traffic management systems, communications, surveillance or navigation systems)
• Develop compliant and competitive program plans including Statements of Work (SOW), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Basis of Estimates (BOE) and resource plans
• Conduct risk and opportunity analyses

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of FAA and defense programs, ensuring adherence to contractual, technical and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain program governance, including milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
• Manage Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure alignment across engineering, manufacturing and other stakeholders
• Direct cross‑functional teams delivering safety‑critical systems, including hardware, software and integrated solutions
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, quality and federal requirements
• Manage installation, integration, test and commissioning activities at customer sites, including coordination with FAA facilities
• Drive program closeout, including documentation, certification support and final government acceptance

• Ensure compliance with FAA regulatory frameworks and applicable standards
• Support system certification and approval processes, including documentation, testing and validation activities
• Ensure adherence to applicable standards
• Maintain audit readiness for government reviews and regulatory inspections
• Ensure compliance with export controls (ITAR/EAR) and security requirements

• Establish and maintain a formal risk and opportunity management process, including risk registers and mitigation plans
• Lead change control processes in alignment with contractual requirements, including engineering change proposals (ECPs)
• Monitor program performance using KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM) as required
• Identify and resolve program issues proactively, including escalation to leadership and government stakeholders
• Own program financial performance, including revenue, margin and cash flow
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Perform variance analysis (cost and schedule) and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with government cost accounting standards and contractual financial requirements
• Approve and manage subcontractor and vendor expenditures
• Serve as the primary interface with FAA program offices, contracting officers and technical representatives
• Lead program reviews, including Program Management Reviews (PMR) and customer status briefings
• Build strong relationships with government stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust
• Align internal stakeholders and resolve cross‑functional challenges to maintain program execution

• Lead and influence…