Aerospace Program Manager I

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Program Manager I to lead and oversee all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion. You will be accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance, acting as the main customer contact and directing efforts of technical, manufacturing, and administrative staff.

You will coordinate program activities, monitor milestones, and produce reports for leadership and customers, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements and company standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related Program/project Management experience.
• Degree should be focused on Business, Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or other related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Familiarity with government contracts, program reporting, or customer-driven deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion, ensuring the successful execution to meet business and financial goals.
• Coordinate program activities across internal teams to support scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, budgets, action trackers, and related documentation.
• Monitor program progress against established milestones and communicate status, risks, and issues to leadership.
• Help identify program risks, support mitigation planning, and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in customer meetings, program reviews, and internal cross-functional meetings.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and support customer communication as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budget management

Problem-solving

Defense manufacturing knowledge

Education

B.S. in Business, Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field

A.S. in related field with 6 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Program Manager I to lead and oversee all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion. You will be accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance, acting as the main customer contact and directing efforts of technical, manufacturing, and administrative staff.

You will coordinate program activities, monitor milestones, and produce reports for leadership and customers, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements and company standards.