Aviation Program Manager - Production & Customer Lead

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Aerostructures in Nashville, TN is seeking a Program Manager 1 to oversee small to moderate programs during production, collaborating with IPTs to ensure timely delivery within budget. The role demands leadership, clear communication, and effective coordination across engineering, estimating, and sales teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a track record in program management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or 6 years related experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 years' experience in a project or program team environment beyond education.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for external customers and manage small, less complex programs during production.
• Track and manage program costs and ensure budget adherence.
• Coordinate with IPT and internal teams to address bottlenecks and drive on-time delivery.
• Communicate program status to customers, sales, and upper management.
• Assist in contract negotiations and proposal development as needed.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Organization

MS Office

Technical understanding

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

6 years related experience in lieu of Bachelor's

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

NWI Aerostructures in Nashville, TN is seeking a Program Manager 1 to oversee small to moderate programs during production, collaborating with IPTs to ensure timely delivery within budget. The role demands leadership, clear communication, and effective coordination across engineering, estimating, and sales teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a track record in program management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office.