Aerospace Program Manager — Rapid, Cross-Functional Leader

Leapspace; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

401(k) plan

Professional development

Flexible PTO

On-site Colorado role

Health benefits

Job summary

LEAP is seeking a Program Manager to drive execution across aerospace and defense programs, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and technical coordination. This role emphasizes speed, accountability, and cross-functional alignment, with encouragement for transitioning service members and veterans, including DoD SkillBridge participants.

You will lead day-to-day coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership, maintaining strong execution velocity and structured programs.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in program management, military operations, aerospace, engineering operations, logistics, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination and execution of aerospace programs
• Drive planning activities: schedules, milestones, dependencies, risk tracking, and reporting
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, test, launch, and leadership teams
• Identify risks and blockers and drive resolution plans to completion
• Support development of integrated master schedules and program reporting systems
• Facilitate program reviews, standups, and readiness reviews
• Track scope, schedule, and cost performance across initiatives
• Establish scalable program management processes for growth
• Support customer, partner, and government-facing coordination as needed
• Prepare executive-ready status updates and outputs

Skills

Program management

Military operations

Aerospace

Engineering operations

Logistics

Manufacturing

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

LEAP is seeking a Program Manager to drive execution across aerospace and defense programs, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and technical coordination. This role emphasizes speed, accountability, and cross-functional alignment, with encouragement for transitioning service members and veterans, including DoD SkillBridge participants.

You will lead day-to-day coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership, maintaining strong execution velocity and structured programs.