Aerospace Operations Program Lead

Astronics; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401K & Profit Sharing

Paid time off & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification seeks an Operations Program Manager to act as the primary liaison between the customer and our organization during pre-production, production, and EOL, ensuring revenue and margins are tracked and reported.

You will coordinate across Operations—supply chain, quality, and repair—to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability, manage commercial agreements, and guide cross-functional teams through BRMA, SoW, and PSA processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations program management or a related field.
• Certification in PMP or Six Sigma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the customer through pre-production, production, and EOL.
• Manage revenue and profit margins for products and services in production.
• Coordinate BRMA, production orders, schedules, and cross-functional support.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Operations/Engineering

Tools

PMP Certification

Six Sigma

Job description

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification seeks an Operations Program Manager to act as the primary liaison between the customer and our organization during pre-production, production, and EOL, ensuring revenue and margins are tracked and reported.

You will coordinate across Operations—supply chain, quality, and repair—to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability, manage commercial agreements, and guide cross-functional teams through BRMA, SoW, and PSA processes.