Aerospace Program Manager — Contracts & Production Lead

Verus Aerospace; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Wichita, KS is seeking a Contracts & Programs Manager to oversee customer contracts from development to production, aligning SOWs, plans, and schedules with program goals.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues, manage changes, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining strong customer relations.

A background in aerospace and lean processes will support driving improvements and contract execution across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business; 5+ years in production/manufacturing.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing and supply chain expertise a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support customer performance metrics and initiatives to improve supplier ratings.
• Direct customer communications and visits to ensure contractual compliance.
• Coordinate reviews (Rate Readiness, Assessments, Standards) and actions.
• Coordinate configuration changes and product quality issues with customers.
• Assist with contract closure and termination provisions.
• Lead new product processes or major configuration changes.

Skills

Contract terms

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional negotiation

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Aerospace industry experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Verus Aerospace in Wichita, KS is seeking a Contracts & Programs Manager to oversee customer contracts from development to production, aligning SOWs, plans, and schedules with program goals.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues, manage changes, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining strong customer relations.

A background in aerospace and lean processes will support driving improvements and contract execution across programs.