Delivery Manager

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end aerospace engineering R&D programs, manage customer relationships, and drive P&L performance.

You will establish governance, KPIs, and risk management, oversee multiple programs across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, and Certifications, and mentor project managers. This role demands 15+ years in Engineering R&D and 8+ years in leadership, with DO-178C/DO-254 knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
• 8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
• Experience managing large aerospace engineering engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aerospace engineering programs with responsibility 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 multi-disciplinary teams across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, Automated Test Systems, Aerospace Manufacturing, V&V, and Certifications.
• Oversee development activities aligned to DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754/61.
• Lead and mentor project managers to build high-performance organizations.
• Own delivery P&L and revenue targets.
• Drive utilization, productivity, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance against plan and take corrective actions.
• Partner with sales and account teams to support growth initiatives.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Governance frameworks

Risk management

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering

PMP or MBA desirable

Job description

Senior Delivery Manager – Aerospace Engineering R&D

Location: San Jose, California, USA

Role Summary

The Senior Delivery Manager will be responsible for end-to-end program execution, customer relationship management, engineering delivery excellence, P&L performance, resource planning, quality, and business growth across aerospace engineering R&D programs.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aerospace engineering programs with responsibility 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 multi-disciplinary teams across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, Automated Test Systems, Aerospace Manufacturing, V&V, and Certifications.
• Oversee development activities aligned to DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754/61.
• Lead and mentor project managers to build high-performance organizations.
• Own delivery P&L and revenue targets.
• Drive utilization, productivity, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance against plan and take corrective actions.
• Partner with sales and account teams to support growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
• 8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing large aerospace engineering engagements.
• Experience working with global aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, defense organizations, or space agencies.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, influencing, collaboration, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills.

Success Metrics

• Delivery predictability >95%
• Zero Post Release Defect
• Revenue and margin
• Increased account penetration and business wins