Senior Technical Program Manager - Aerospace - 543

Korry Electronics

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field
  • 10 years' experience in program management or similar role in a highly regulated industry
  • Proven experience in managing complex technical programs in aerospace or similar sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical teams
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency in project management software and a technical aptitude

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate and lead cross-functional teams from concept to delivery
  • Set and manage overall program plan including scope, objectives, and budget
  • Mitigate risks proactively and develop strategies to resolve issues
  • Champion customer satisfaction as the primary liaison with stakeholders
  • Drive performance by managing resources and tracking budgetary targets
  • Champion continuous improvement by standardizing processes and capturing lessons learned
  • Perform special projects as assigned

Benefits

  • 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 coverage
  • Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Short term and long term disability options
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Long-term care plan options
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Your Next Big Program Starts Here.

Lead complex avionics programs. Bring together talented teams. Solve challenges that matter. And see the products you help deliver take flight.

If you're ready to take ownership of programs where technical complexity, customer impact, and aerospace innovation come together, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

As a 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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