Aerospace Standards Program Manager (40% Travel)

Fullsight, LLC; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAE International seeks an Aerospace Standards Committee Manager to drive standards development and governance for global aerospace initiatives. You will lead committee activities, coordinate with leadership, and ensure policy adherence while facilitating productive meetings.

As primary liaison and project driver, you’ll engage with industry leaders, guide strategic decisions, and promote standards adoption across SAE platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
• 4 years' experience in managing committees/working with technical organizations or similar groups (5+ years preferred).
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders while adhering to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the work of assigned technical committees, ensuring the successful development, maintenance, and publication of SAE standards
• Serve as the primary liaison to committee leadership and members, facilitating communication, policies, and training as needed
• Support virtual and in-person committee meetings, coordinating logistics and schedules
• Lead technical committee meetings, representing SAE and guiding discussions toward objectives
• Use metrics and committee data to assess health, identify growth opportunities, and drive improvements
• Collaborate with SAE colleagues to ensure efficient standards development from initiation to publication
• Provide administrative oversight for SAE’s Standards Systems Groups and support policy usage
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance committee operations and program efficiency
• Hire, supervise, and assign work to editorial consultants and subcontractors
• Build relationships with internal partners and external organizations to support activities and partnerships
• Promote committee work through presentations, industry engagement, and outreach; assist in marketing strategies

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Committee coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

SAE International seeks an Aerospace Standards Committee Manager to drive standards development and governance for global aerospace initiatives. You will lead committee activities, coordinate with leadership, and ensure policy adherence while facilitating productive meetings.

As primary liaison and project driver, you’ll engage with industry leaders, guide strategic decisions, and promote standards adoption across SAE platforms.