Aerospace Programs Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Projects

DAHER; Idaho; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Daher in Sandpoint, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across aircraft product development and fleet support portfolios. The role requires balancing competing priorities and guiding teams with influence rather than direct authority.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace project leadership, extensive stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Aviation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, program management, or a related leadership role.
• Proficiency with project planning, scheduling, and project management software.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, customers, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the new product development and fleet support portfolios from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
• Evaluate customer requests and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective technical and operational solutions.
• Assess project feasibility, producibility, reliability, maintainability, costs, risks, and profitability.
• Apply project management best practices to monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communications.
• Develop and present project metrics, KPIs, status reports, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Lead project teams using a servant leadership approach that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and recommend the resources, staffing, facilities, and funding necessary to achieve project goals.
• Proactively identify risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support technical and operational initiatives related to Daher aircraft products and fleet support operations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Daher in Sandpoint, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across aircraft product development and fleet support portfolios. The role requires balancing competing priorities and guiding teams with influence rather than direct authority.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace project leadership, extensive stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.