Program Manager

Maverick Aerospace, LLC; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Aerospace, LLC in City of Industry, CA, seeks a Program Manager to lead aerospace programs from initiation through completion. This on-site role requires developing program plans, defining scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure delivery within contractual commitments.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk-management skills, with experience in regulated aerospace environments and proficiency in PM tools.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex programs with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for clear reports and updates.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to meet deadlines.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or similarly regulated technical industries is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with PM tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, ERP, stage-gate).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field; PMP or advanced degree is a plus.
• On-site work availability in City of Industry, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace programs from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop program plans, define scope, schedules, and budgets, and manage risk.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.
• Prepare status reports and lead meetings addressing issues, decisions, and change requests.
• Oversee supplier management, documentation, and compliance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

PMP certification or advanced degree a plus

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

Maverick Aerospace, LLC is an aerospace company focused on delivering reliable, high-quality solutions to commercial and defense industry partners. The organization values innovation, operational excellence, and strong collaboration with customers and suppliers. Team members work in a dynamic, technical environment where safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement are central priorities. The company offers the opportunity to contribute to complex programs that support critical aviation and aerospace operations.

Role Description

The Program Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in City of Industry, CA, responsible for leading aerospace programs from initiation through completion. In this position, the Program Manager develops program plans, defines scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensures alignment with contractual commitments and organizational objectives. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risk, and tracking performance metrics to keep projects on time and within budget. The Program Manager communicates regularly with internal stakeholders and customers, prepares status reports, and leads meetings to address issues, decisions, and change requests. Daily activities also include managing suppliers, overseeing documentation and compliance activities, and driving continuous improvement in program execution and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs or projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and customer updates.
• Proven organizational and time-management abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a similarly regulated technical industry is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with program or project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, ERP systems, stage-gate processes, or PM best practices).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP) are a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in City of Industry, CA, and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.