Change Management

PDS Tech, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Everett, WA is seeking a Program Manager to lead aircraft interior programs from development through takeoff. This onsite, 12-month contract requires coordinating with IPTs, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule, budget, and quality.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in program or project management, strong communication and leadership, proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, and experience with cross-functional coordination and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience (program or project management).
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with internal functional organizations across IPTs.
• Support the daily program cadence, including schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT reviews, PMRs, and decision reviews.
• Monitor financial, technical, and schedule performance to ensure commitments are met.
• Coordinate with production teams to establish priorities and address challenges.
• Prepare, revise, and monitor program documentation per contract requirements.
• Guide program leads in risk and opportunity management.
• Lead or participate in monthly financial reporting.
• Coordinate customer program reviews and prepare teams for visits.
• Develop clear presentations to strengthen customer confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Presentation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Program Manager | Lead Aircraft Interior Programs from Development to Takeoff

Location: Everett, WA | Onsite
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $65.00 - $68.00/hour

Turn Complex Programs into Successful Aircraft Deliveries

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with aa leader in the aviation industry, to hire an experienced Program Manager in Everett, Washington.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role on an Aircraft Interiors Program team, helping drive programs from initial development and qualification testing through the delivery of certified products and entry-into-service for new airline customers.

You’ll collaborate with fellow Program Managers and cross-functional teams while serving as a key interface between internal stakeholders and customers. If you’re a strategic thinker who can balance customer priorities, financial performance, production demands, risk, and schedule commitments, this role puts you at the center of programs that directly impact the future of aviation.

What You’ll Do

As a Program Manager, you’ll help drive execution across every phase of the program. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Build strong partnerships with internal functional organizations across integrated product teams (IPTs).

• Support the daily program cadence, including schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT reviews, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and decision reviews.

• Monitor financial, technical, and schedule performance to ensure contractual commitments are achieved.

• Coordinate closely with production teams to establish priorities, address challenges, and elevate issues when necessary.

• Prepare, revise, and monitor program documentation and analyses in accordance with contractual requirements and business procedures.

• Guide program leads in implementing effective Risk & Opportunity Management practices.

• Lead or participate in key program activities, including monthly financial reporting.

• Coordinate customer program reviews and prepare teams for customer visits.

• Lead decision-making within the IPT, applying sound judgment and critical thinking when information is incomplete.

• Partner with production, operations, and supply chain teams to manage deliveries against customer schedule requirements.

• Organize and support program reviews, team meetings, and other critical business activities.

• Develop clear, concise presentations and communications that strengthen customer confidence and satisfaction.

• Understand customer needs and effectively represent those priorities to internal stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

We’re looking for a Program Manager with the leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills necessary to succeed in a complex aerospace environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, such as Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Previous Program or Project Management experience.

• Experience supporting and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates will stand out with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Previous people leadership or management experience.

• Experience with financial analysis tools and/or systems.

• Experience leading development programs and successfully transitioning them into production.

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.

• Risk & Opportunity Management experience.

• Experience working with production, operations, and supply chain organizations.

• Aerospace or aircraft interiors program experience.

• Experience with OEM suppliers and leadership of OEM development programs.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the most exciting and technically challenging programs in aerospace.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a visible impact: Help guide aircraft interior programs from development through production and entry-into-service.

• Work across the business: Collaborate with engineering, production, operations, supply chain, finance, customers, and program leadership.

• Take on meaningful challenges: Influence decisions involving program performance, schedules, customer commitments, financial objectives, and risk.

• Expand your aerospace expertise: Gain valuable experience supporting complex programs within a globally recognized aviation environment.

• Earn competitive compensation: Receive $66.56 per hour while contributing your expertise to a critical 12-month program assignment.

• Build valuable relationships: Work directly with experienced aerospace professionals and key internal and external stakeholders.

For eligible employees, PDS Tech Commercial offers benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Ready to Lead What's Next in Aviation?

Bring your leadership, program management expertise, and customer-focused mindset to an opportunity where your decisions can make a real impact.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $68.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401(k) plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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