Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager
Owen Daniels is currently partnered with a world leader in aerospace technology. They are a global brand who covers the full lifecycle of aircraft components, including design, manufacturing, and in-service support.

About the Role
They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to manage contract performance for programs through the entire lifecycle, serving as the key customer point of contact across a large portfolio. This role provides indirect leadership across a large, multi-functional team with regular interaction with customers and leadership spanning multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Create the program charter and plan, ensuring customer requirements and pricing are correctly evaluated
• Own integrated program schedules, financial and quality performance tracking, and corrective action plans
• Lead development of program plans across mature and new product programs, directing all phases of the program lifecycle
• Serve as primary point of contact for the program's customer, including negotiation of contract changes
• Define required expertise, organize and lead programs, and oversee staffing, training, and development
• Serve as key presenter and facilitator at major program reviews, ensuring actions are documented and communicated
• Act as a consultant to management on program management, mentoring project teams and setting goals
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge, sharing expertise as a program management resource
• Analyze and interpret complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• PMP certification required or willingness to obtain

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of related experience, including 4+ years leading multiple projects/programs and direct team leadership
• Subject matter expert in program management processes, methodology, and architecture
• Ability to lead multiple large, complex, cross-functional matrixed teams
• Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting/procurement, plus financial and labor cost systems
• Skilled at negotiating with customers, regulators, or business partners

Benefits and Package

• Competitive compensation with Annual Incentive Plan participation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance coverage
• 401(k) with 100% match on first 5% of pay, plus company-funded 3% defined-contribution retirement plan
• Paid parental leave, short/long-term disability, adoption assistance, and financial planning assistance
• Paid Time Off and 13 company-paid holidays

Subject to U.S. export compliance / government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements