Aerospace & Defense Senior Principal Program Leader

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Richmond, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 178,000 - 245,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Attalon, a global leader in optics and laser solutions, seeks a Sr. Principal Program Manager in Richmond, CA.

This role leads complex aerospace/defense programs from award through engineering, manufacturing, qualification, and delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, risk, and customer satisfaction. The candidate interfaces across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and business development, requiring strong technical fluency and proactive risk management for demanding

Qualifications

12+ years of program/project management in aerospace, defense, optics, or complex hardware (or 10+ with advanced degree).
Experience leading technically complex hardware programs.
Direct experience with aerospace, commercial, or government customers.

Responsibilities

Lead program execution from sales handoff through delivery.
Serve as the primary customer interface for technical and schedule updates.
Maintain integrated schedules, execution plans, and cross-functional alignment.
Own program financials: revenue, cost, margin, forecasting, and corrective actions.
Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, and financial risks.
Drive cross-functional performance in a matrixed environment.
Manage scope and contract changes.
Deliver required program documentation and reporting.
Resolve technical and quality issues with internal teams and customers.
Support proposals, vendor evaluations, feasibility reviews, and follow-on opportunities.
Ensure compliance with ISO, regulatory, and export-control requirements.