Aerospace Program Manager: Lead Programs & Delivery

Senior plc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior plc, including its SSP aerospace division, is seeking a Program Manager in the United States (California) to lead design-to-spec programs and drive phase-gate processes from concept through production. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and strong customer relations.

The role emphasizes training IPT leaders, improving processes, and mentoring teams to sustain growth in a high-technology aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and MBA preferred.
• Experience leading programs in aerospace or complex systems.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute new and existing programs to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.
• Coach IPT leaders and drive phase-gate processes and continuous improvement.
• Maintain customer relations and manage scope, risks, and changes.
• Collaborate with CFO on budget development and performance tracking.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Customer relations

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Phase Gate training

LEAN/Six Sigma

Job description

Senior plc, including its SSP aerospace division, is seeking a Program Manager in the United States (California) to lead design-to-spec programs and drive phase-gate processes from concept through production. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and strong customer relations.

The role emphasizes training IPT leaders, improving processes, and mentoring teams to sustain growth in a high-technology aerospace environment.