Senior Technical Program Manager - 530

Korry Electronics

$128K — $221K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in technical or business field
  • 10 years of program management experience, preferably in a highly regulated industry
  • Proven experience in managing complex technical programs
  • Strong leadership skills to influence and mentor technical teams
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder management
  • Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira)

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate and lead integrated program teams across various functions
  • Set the overall program strategy, including objectives, budget, and resources
  • Mitigate risks by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues
  • Champion customer satisfaction as the primary liaison for external stakeholders
  • Drive performance by managing resources and tracking costs
  • Promote continuous improvement by standardizing processes and capturing lessons learned
  • Engage in special projects and tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Minimum of three weeks of paid time off plus one week of paid sick time to start
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Recognition awards and employee referral bonuses
  • Prescription safety shoe and glasses benefit
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be the core of our most complex and critical avionics programs. You will take ownership of the entire program lifecycle, from proposal effort, contract award to final delivery, translating customer requirements into cutting-edge, flight-worthy products. This role is for a dynamic leader who can drive and inspire cross-functional teams to exceed technical, schedule, and budgetary goals in a high-stakes, highly-regulated industry.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Orchestrate and lead: Direct and motivate integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, ensuring seamless coordination from concept to delivery.
  • Set the strategy: Define and manage the overall program plan, including scope, objectives, schedule, budget, and resources. Navigate our phase-gate process and drive timely execution.
  • Mitigate risk: Apply a meticulous and proactive approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Develop robust strategies to prevent and resolve issues before they can impact program success.
  • Champion customer satisfaction: Serve as the primary liaison between our team and external stakeholders. Clearly and concisely communicate program progress, risks, and forecasts to ensure alignment and build strong relationships.
  • Drive performance: Manage and influence resources to achieve program objectives, track performance against cost targets, and identify opportunities for additional revenue and cost reduction.
  • Champion continuous improvement: Uphold our commitment to excellence by standardizing processes, capturing lessons learned, and continuously improving our products and procedures.
  • Performs special projects/tasks as assigned.

Preferred Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field

Preferred Experience
  • 10 years' experience in program management or similar role in a highly regulated industry.

Preferred Specialized Skills and Abilities
  • Proven experience in successfully managing complex technical programs in the aerospace or another highly-regulated industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and mentor technical teams to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities in a fast-paced, independent environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical and business information to diverse audiences.
  • An analytical mindset with proven experience in risk management, budgetary control, and strategic planning.
  • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project), task management software (e.g., Jira) and strong technical aptitude.
  • Highly Desirable: PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or Value Engineering certification.

Physical Requirements:
  • This role may travel 10-20% of the time dependent upon business needs.
  • Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
  • Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
  • The person in this position needs to frequently move inside the office
  • Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Eligibility Requirements:

**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**

**Must be able to work in an ITAR-controlled facility, or eligible to obtain required export authorization**

Salary Range:

The typical hiring range for this role is:
  • Level III: $128,000-$192,000
  • Level IV: $147,000-$221,000

Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:
  • 401(k) matching
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Long-term care plan options
  • Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
  • Vanpool subsidy
  • Recognition awards
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

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