Aerospace UAS Program Manager — Deputy Lead

Actalent; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Relocation support

Small team with impact

Job summary

Actalent in Madison, AL is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead budget, schedules, technical performance, and customer satisfaction across aerospace contracts. This hands-on role requires coordinating cross‑functional teams in flight line, engineering labs, and customer communications to uphold program standards and deliver results.

You will manage integrated master schedules, cost baselines, risk management, and monthly program reviews while pursuing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-15 years of experience in program management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with aircraft or UAS systems.
• Demonstrated track record managing Aerospace, DoD development or production programs.
• Experience with program management fundamentals: EVM, IMS, risk management, CDR/PDR processes.
• Eligible to obtain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage program execution across active contracts and development efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules with real milestones.
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance according to plan.
• Support monthly program reviews, CDRs, PDRs, and customer milestone events.
• Manage financial baselines and conduct variance analysis.
• Foster technical decision‑making and collaborate with Engineering, Flight Test, and Manufacturing.
• Engage in failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Interface with Government program offices, prime contractors, and end‑users.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues proactively.
• Identify and capture follow‑on business and program growth opportunities.
• Cultivate a high‑performing team and establish lasting practices and standards.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace/UAS experience

Secret clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or Engineering MS

Job description

Actalent in Madison, AL is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead budget, schedules, technical performance, and customer satisfaction across aerospace contracts. This hands-on role requires coordinating cross‑functional teams in flight line, engineering labs, and customer communications to uphold program standards and deliver results.

You will manage integrated master schedules, cost baselines, risk management, and monthly program reviews while pursuing growth opportunities.