DescriptionDescription: Oversee the planning and execution of aircraft modification programs, including schedule, budget, engineering status, certification, supplier management and kit development. The Sr. Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee risk management and ensure on-time delivery of all engineering, supplier and certification milestones.
What you will be responsible for: • Review Statement of Work (SOW) for program and customer specific requirements.
• Lead and manage assigned programs, including overall program schedule, budget, engineering status, certification, supplier management and kit development.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with Director of Engineering and Project Engineer (as applicable) and monitor out of scope items to ensure projects remain within plan and budget.
• Identify, track and close action items resulting from meetings and reviews.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring timely coordination and resolution of challenges.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, Buyers, Kitting/QC, manufacturing, certification organization/ODA, suppliers) to ensure compliance and successful program execution.
• Support customer and supplier kickoff and design review meetings.
• Provide regular program updates, status reports and review progress with management and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external parties.
• Assist with preparing budget and estimates in response to customer change requests.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel is required to meet with customers and suppliers. Able to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice (15%).
Qualifications What you will need to be successful in this role : - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent technical background.
• At least seven years of engineering and/or program management and certification experience, with a proven track record of managing complex FAA/EASA STC projects .
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage complex timelines, budgets and resources.
- Must be well organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development, career advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations and experience in interacting with regulatory bodies and managing certification processes.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineering/program team, customers, stakeholders and senior leadership.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Candidate must be able to work day shifts, and occasional weekends and overtime.
• Occasional travel is required.
