Program Manager

Position Summary: The Program Manager leads the planning and execution of programs from initiation through completion. This role coordinates engineering, maintenance, operations, supply chain, and customer teams to meet program requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The Program Manager serves as the primary customer contact, manages risks and changes, and ensures work is completed in accordance with contractual and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides daily leadership on assigned projects and personnelProactively manages all project roles, identification of resource requirements, definition of project deliverables and delivery of exceptional customer serviceWorks cooperatively with customers to develop project scope of work documents and project plansIdentifies the technical approach to be used on a given project and manages the system development processEnsures effective communications and relationships between customers and project team membersAssigns, schedules, trains, reviews and monitors project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budgetWorks cooperatively with customers to meet training requirements, identify roles and responsibilities for project team members, and create an appropriate reporting structure for project personnelIdentifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, and variances that may arise during the implementation of projectsFacilitates appropriate solutions with the appropriate customer(s)Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field of studyWillingness and aptitude to learn, build consensus, and demonstrated experience with 'informal leadership' (leading teams whose members are not direct-reports)Experience with or exposure to earned value metrics (EVM) application in a project environmentDemonstrated successful experience coordinating at least 10 employees in a project environmentDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsDemonstrated experience handling operational, customer and personnel issuesExperienced user of Microsoft Office products, notably Excel and ProjectAble to build trust with internal and external customers through a disciplined and responsible approachAble to effectively motivate personnel within a team environmentDemonstrated experience with accepted industry standards for inspections, audits, assets and performance objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 5+ years of experience in the aviation or Government contracting industries

Experience liaising with FAA and DoD aviation organizationsFamiliarity with business financial metricsKnowledge and familiarity with commercial Large Language Model (LLM) tools

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel as required, less than 10%Ability to obtain and maintain a Security clearanceAbility to produce work authorization documentation to work in the US

Working Conditions

8 am - 5 pm; flexible based on business needsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipmentAbility to view computer screens for extended periods, with close vision and the ability to adjust focusOccasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environmentAbility to lift and move items up to approximately 10-20 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies)Ability to maintain focus and perform repetitive tasks with attention to detailRegularly works in office environment

Pay Band: $78,100-$105,000. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.