Program Manager

Motion Recruitment; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join an Aircraft Interiors Program team in Everett, WA. You will drive development, qualification testing, production transition, and delivery of certified products for entry-into-service with new airline customers.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, excellent program performance management, and the ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet contractual commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 8+ years of program management experience.
• Experience with Financial Analysis tools or systems.
• Experience leading development programs and transitioning them to production.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person (Green Card Holder).
• Experience at OEM suppliers leading OEM development programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations, typically organized into an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Support the daily program cadence (battle rhythm), including schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT reviews, PMRs, and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments.
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and business procedures.
• Work closely with production to ensure priorities are met and escalated where required.
• Drive the successful achievement of contractual commitments, including financial, technical, and schedule performance.
• Own and provide guidance to program leads on the implementation of Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Lead or participate in key program cadence activities, including monthly financial reporting.
• Coordinate customer program reviews and prepare for customer visits.
• Lead decision-making for the IPT and apply critical thinking when working with incomplete data.
• Coordinate with production, operations, and supply chain teams to manage production deliveries and meet customer schedule requirements.
• Support and organize program reviews, team meetings, and other business activities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through strong communication and concise presentation materials.
• Understand and represent customer needs to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

Risk & Opportunity Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join an Aircraft Interiors Program team in Everett, WA.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Program Manager to play a key role in driving a complex program across development, qualification testing, production transition, and delivery of certified products supporting entry-into-service (EIS) for new airline customers.

The ideal candidate will be a strong cross-functional leader who can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, manage program performance, drive decision-making, and ensure customer commitments are successfully achieved.

What You Will Do

• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations, typically organized into an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Support the daily program cadence ("battle rhythm"), including schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT reviews, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments.
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and business procedures.
• Work closely with production to ensure priorities are met and escalated where required.
• Drive the successful achievement of contractual commitments, including financial, technical, and schedule performance.
• Own and provide guidance to program leads on the implementation of Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Lead or participate in key program cadence activities, including monthly financial reporting.
• Coordinate customer program reviews and prepare for customer visits.
• Lead decision‑making for the IPT and apply critical thinking when working with incomplete data.
• Coordinate with production, operations, and supply chain teams to manage production deliveries and meet customer schedule requirements.
• Support and organize program reviews, team meetings, and other business activities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through strong communication and concise presentation materials.
• Understand and represent customer needs to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, such as Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Financial Analysis tools and/or systems
• Experience leading/managing development programs and transitioning them to production.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person (Green Card Holder).
• Experience at OEM suppliers leading OEM development programs preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a complex aircraft interiors program, collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams, work directly with customers, and play an important role across the program lifecycle - from development and qualification through production and customer delivery.