Aerospace Delivery Leader – Programs, P&L & Growth

Tata Elxsi; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Work-life balance

401(k) match

Discount marketplace

Job summary

Tata Elxsi is seeking a Delivery Manager/Senior Delivery Manager to lead aerospace engineering programs, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will establish governance, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across avionics, cockpit systems, V&V, and certifications.

The role requires ownership of end-to-end delivery, strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and proven experience with large aerospace engagements and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
• 8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
• Experience managing large aerospace engineering engagements.
• Soft skills: Strategic thinking, negotiation, influencing, collaboration, problem solving and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aerospace programs with schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish governance, KPIs, dashboards, and risk management processes.
• Drive fixed-price, T&M, managed services, and outcome-based engagements.
• Manage program planning, resource allocation, budgeting, profitability, and contracts.
• Ensure on-time delivery while complying with DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754/61.
• Conduct regular program reviews with customers and senior leadership.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Engineering Directors, CTOs, and programs.
• Own delivery P&L, drive utilization, margins, and growth.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Tata Elxsi is seeking a Delivery Manager/Senior Delivery Manager to lead aerospace engineering programs, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will establish governance, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across avionics, cockpit systems, V&V, and certifications.

The role requires ownership of end-to-end delivery, strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and proven experience with large aerospace engagements and regulatory frameworks.