Delivery Manager

PeoplePilot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead multiple aerospace engineering programs. You will be accountable for schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction, guiding governance and risk management while delivering fixed-price, T&M, and outcome-based engagements.

You will manage program planning, resources, budgeting, profitability, and ensure compliance with DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754/61.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the listed engineering disciplines.
• Experience leading large aerospace engineering engagements.
• Proven experience with DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754/61 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aerospace engineering programs with accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish delivery governance frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and risk management processes.
• Drive execution of fixed-price, T&M, managed services, and outcome-based engineering engagements.
• Manage program planning, resource allocation, budgeting, profitability, and contractual commitments.
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining aerospace quality and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular program reviews with customers and executive leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior customer stakeholders, including Engineering Directors, Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and CTO organizations.
• Act as a trusted advisor for engineering and technology transformation initiatives.
• Manage customer escalations and drive resolution through structured problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, Automated Test Systems, Aerospace Manufacturing, V&V, and Certifications.
• Oversee development activities aligned with DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754/61 standards.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers to build high-performing organizations.
• Own delivery P&L and revenue targets, driving utilization, productivity, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance against plan and take corrective actions as required.
• Partner with Sales and Account teams to support business growth initiatives.
• Own end-to-end program execution, customer relationship management, engineering delivery excellence, P&L performance, resource planning, quality, and business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Negotiation

Problem solving

Crisis management

Stakeholders

Delivery governance

Aerospace quality

Program management

PMP

A&D standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science

PMP/MBA or equivalent leadership certification

Job description

• 15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
• 8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale aerospace engineering engagements.
• Experience working with global aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, defense organizations, or space agencies.
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation and influencing
• Problem-solving
• Crisis management

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Delivery Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead multiple aerospace engineering programs with accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish delivery governance frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and risk management processes.
• Drive execution of fixed-price, T&M, managed services, and outcome-based engineering engagements.
• Manage program planning, resource allocation, budgeting, profitability, and contractual commitments.
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining aerospace quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular program reviews with customers and executive leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior customer stakeholders, including Engineering Directors, Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and CTO organizations.
• Act as a trusted advisor for engineering and technology transformation initiatives.
• Manage customer escalations and drive resolution through structured problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, Automated Test Systems, Aerospace Manufacturing, V&V, and Certifications.
• Oversee development activities aligned with DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754/61 standards.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers to build high-performing organizations.
• Own delivery P&L and revenue targets, driving utilization, productivity, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance against plan and take corrective actions as required.
• Partner with Sales and Account teams to support business growth initiatives.
• Own end-to-end program execution, customer relationship management, engineering delivery excellence, P&L performance, resource planning, quality, and business growth.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• PMP, MBA, or equivalent leadership certification is desirable.