Senior Aerospace Program Manager

Extant Aerospace

• $100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field; master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years' industry experience or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Proven ability to influence and build consensus across teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through direct engagement.
  • Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities while growing existing accounts.
  • Lead the development of compelling business proposals and presentations.
  • Gather market intelligence and competitive analysis to guide strategic decisions.
  • Evaluate market trends to guide pricing and positioning strategies.
  • Prepare accurate sales forecasts and performance reports to meet revenue targets.
  • Partner with internal teams to provide effective customer support.
  • Represent the company at industry events and customer sites, with up to 30% travel.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a dynamic aerospace sector with a focus on cutting-edge technology.
  • Hands-on role with direct impact on growth and profitability.
  • Position integrates both defense and commercial market strategies.
  • Chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhancing professional development.
Full Job Description
Senior Aerospace Program Manager

Location: Melbourne, Florida - this is a 100% on-site position

📅 Date: May 2026

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export-controlled products and related data without restriction.

Are you ready to take the lead in driving growth within one of the most dynamic sectors in aerospace? We're seeking a Program Manager to champion the sales, support, and strategic direction of advanced avionics products across both Defense and Commercial markets, however specifically focused on satellite and defense markets.

You'll leverage your technical expertise, market insight, and leadership skills to shape product strategy, and drive profitability.

As the Aerospace Program Manager, you will be accountable for the growth, P&L performance, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations for assigned product lines ensuring long-term success and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through direct engagement via meetings, presentations, and consistent communication.
  • Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities, while driving growth within existing accounts.
  • Lead the creation and delivery of compelling business proposals, product briefings, and presentations.
  • Gather and present market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
  • Evaluate market trends to assess product potential and guide pricing and positioning strategies.
  • Prepare accurate sales forecasts and performance reports to meet revenue and growth targets.
  • Partner with internal operations and engineering teams to ensure timely and effective customer support.
  • Represent the company at customer sites, trade shows, and industry events (domestic and international travel up to 30%).


Education & Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of direct industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Proven ability to influence and build consensus in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.

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