Aerospace Transparencies Program Manager – Hybrid

PPG; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity work environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Program Manager for their Aerospace Transparencies division. This hybrid role based in Huntsville involves managing the lifecycle of aerospace transparencies for fixed wing and rotorcraft applications. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least five years of program management experience in aerospace, and strong knowledge of aerospace transparency materials. This position also requires collaboration across multiple functions and compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five years of program management experience in aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace transparency materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of programs at various stages of the PLM process.
• Develop detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain for seamless execution.

Skills

Aerospace transparency materials

Program management

Collaboration across functions

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Aerospace Transparencies Program Manager – Hybrid

Huntsville, AL | $150,000.00 - $180,000.00

Join PPG as a Program Manager and lead the lifecycle management (PLM) of aerospace transparencies for fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft applications. This hybrid role requires onsite work at our Huntsville site three days a week, with remote work the remaining days.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of programs at various stages of the PLM process, driving from concept through production, sunset, and ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company goals.
• Develop detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations; monitor progress and implement corrective actions; run program gates with full authority to approve or fail gates.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, R&D, procurement, and other functions to ensure seamless program execution and construct integrated project teams (IPT) as required.
• Maintain customer communications from gate 2 through gate 7, negotiating technical changes and supporting commercial teams on early gates and contract matters.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production activities such as product design, tooling, documentation, NRE efforts, technical and financial reviews, proposal generation, and funding approval.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in program management and aerospace transparency manufacturing.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and realign programs to maintain schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, MIL‑STD) and internal quality requirements.
• Prepare and present regular program status reports, including financial performance, schedule adherence, and risk assessments to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Aerospace industry experience, with preference for those experienced in transparencies or related components.
• Minimum five (5) years of program management or engineering experience in aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace transparency materials (acrylics, polycarbonates, glass), manufacturing processes, and testing methods.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Travel up to 10% of the time, possibly including international travel.

About PPG

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color, PPG helps customers across many markets enhance surfaces in more ways than any other company. Learn more at www.ppg.com and follow us on X.

PPG offers an equal‑opportunity, harassment‑free work environment and provides comprehensive benefits to support the health and well‑being of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need assistance completing your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].