Aerospace Program Lead: Schedules, Costs & Tech

Actalent; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead program execution across contracts, maintain integrated master schedules, and drive cost and technical performance. The role involves collaboration with Engineering, Flight Test, and Manufacturing, assisting in customer milestones, reviews, and growth opportunities.

Preferred candidates bring aerospace and DoD program experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and eligibility for a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with aircraft or UAS systems.
• Experience with Aerospace, DoD development or production programs.
• Eligible to obtain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage program execution across active contracts and development efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules with real milestones.
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance according to plan.
• Support monthly program reviews, CDRs, PDRs, and customer milestone events.
• Manage financial baselines and conduct variance analysis.
• Foster technical decision-making and collaboration with Engineering, Flight Test, and Manufacturing.
• Engage in failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Interface with Government program offices, prime contractors, and end-users.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues proactively.
• Identify and capture follow-on business and program growth opportunities.
• Cultivate a high-performing team and establish lasting practices and standards.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace experience

DoD programs

EVM & IMS

Risk management

Flight / Manufacturing liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead program execution across contracts, maintain integrated master schedules, and drive cost and technical performance. The role involves collaboration with Engineering, Flight Test, and Manufacturing, assisting in customer milestones, reviews, and growth opportunities.

Preferred candidates bring aerospace and DoD program experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and eligibility for a secret clearance.