Aerospace Program Manager: Lead Complex Flight Programs

Aurora; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 121,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Program Manager to lead aerospace programs in Columbus, MS, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical goals are met. This role requires strong customer relationships, scheduling, and staffing management.

Applicants should have 14+ years in related roles and a Bachelor’s in Engineering or similar. Onsite work in Columbus, MS, with travel as needed. US Person required.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical education and 14+ years of related work experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and engineering projects.
• Experience with program planning, scheduling, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and program execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including translating complex ideas for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Must be a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily program execution within contracts to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.
• Manage customer relationships to secure satisfaction and follow-on work.
• Create and maintain program schedules with inputs from customers and support functions.
• Oversee CDRL deliverables per contract.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, including progress, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure staffing and budget/resource allocation.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain to support requirements.
• Define program requirements and assess risks.
• Assist with contract management, negotiations, and new proposals.
• Communicate status to team and senior management via reviews.
• Support business development and winning proposals.

Skills

Program management

Customer management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Staffing

Earned Value

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

EVM (Earned Value Management)

PM software

Job description

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Program Manager to lead aerospace programs in Columbus, MS, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical goals are met. This role requires strong customer relationships, scheduling, and staffing management.

Applicants should have 14+ years in related roles and a Bachelor’s in Engineering or similar. Onsite work in Columbus, MS, with travel as needed. US Person required.