Aerospace Program Lead | Civil/Defense PM

SOGECLAIR; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with employer contribution

Group insurance 50% employer coverage

Telecare services

5 personal days

Additional holiday week

Job summary

SOGECLAIR is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to drive complex development programs in aerospace/defense from concept through delivery. The role requires coordinating technical, financial, supplier, and risk aspects while maintaining alignment with customer expectations and program objectives.

The candidate should bring a decade of leadership experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong proficiency in scheduling, PLM/ERP tools, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure

Qualifications

• Ten years of engineering technical leadership experience in aerospace/defense.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace).
• Advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling and change management processes.
• Strong leadership to mobilize teams and foster collaboration.
• Deep understanding of functions supporting new program development and defense projects.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with PLM and ERP systems, databases, and applications.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and focused on process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the development program from definition to delivery.
• Coordinate integration of technical, operational, financial, suppliers, schedules and risk management.
• Support reviews with customers, marketing, suppliers, and management to align expectations.
• Manage the development program budget, forecast, and monthly actuals for governance.
• Oversee risk management and issue resolution for assigned projects.
• Assist with annual product planning and strategic initiatives for key objectives.
• Lead implementation areas like change management, options management, training, and earned value targets.
• Demonstrate extensive experience with civil/military certification processes including 14 CFR Part 25 and ODA familiarity.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project scheduling

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Independent work

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

MS Office

Databases

Job description

SOGECLAIR is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to drive complex development programs in aerospace/defense from concept through delivery. The role requires coordinating technical, financial, supplier, and risk aspects while maintaining alignment with customer expectations and program objectives.

The candidate should bring a decade of leadership experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong proficiency in scheduling, PLM/ERP tools, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure