Aerospace Program Lead – Space Systems (Onsite Cleveland)

Monarch Space Systems, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development support

Parking or transit subsidy in Downtown

Job summary

Monarch Space Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager in Cleveland, OH to lead federal aerospace engineering services programs. You will interface with government customers and act as the execution lead across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring schedule, cost, technical performance, and compliance for NASA and DoD space systems programs.

Base location is Cleveland, with onsite role strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of PM experience in aerospace/defense, PMP or

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• PMP certification or equivalent credential.
• U.S. citizenship required; active or clearance-eligible preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, EVM, and government program management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end aerospace program execution including planning, scheduling, cost management, and delivery across engagements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for government customers and prime contractor program offices.
• Maintain CDRL-compliant technical deliverable management and documentation discipline.
• Lead program reviews, IBRs, and customer milestone briefings for space systems programs.
• Apply Earned Value Management principles to maintain cost and schedule visibility.
• Manage subcontractor performance, integration, and compliance under flow-down clauses.
• Coordinate mission assurance, risk management, and corrective action processes.

Skills

Program management

Customer interface

Earned Value Management

Subcontractor management

Risk management

ITAR/EAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Systems or related field

PMP certification

Job description

Monarch Space Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager in Cleveland, OH to lead federal aerospace engineering services programs. You will interface with government customers and act as the execution lead across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring schedule, cost, technical performance, and compliance for NASA and DoD space systems programs.

Base location is Cleveland, with onsite role strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of PM experience in aerospace/defense, PMP or