Program Manager

Innovative Solutions & Support; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Aerosystems in Exton, PA, seeks a Program Manager to lead complex hardware and software programs from concept through customer delivery. You will align engineering, production, and leadership, while managing scope, timelines, budgets, and risks in a fast-moving aerospace environment.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with travel as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in a technical setting are expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in a technical or engineering-driven environment or program.
• Strong communication with customers, executives, and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities concurrently.
• Willingness to commute to Exton, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs involving hardware and software development.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Plan development and test schedules with Engineering/Production.
• Facilitate reviews, align stakeholders, remove obstacles.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive programs to on-time, on-budget delivery meeting requirements.
• Coordinate builds and delivery in a matrix environment.
• Act as primary customer interface and build trusted relationships.
• Incorporate customer/team feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support proposals and strategic project decisions with leadership.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Innovative Aerosystems (IA) is a globally recognized provider of aircraft electronics supporting civil, military, business, and commercial markets. IA technologies power next-generation aircraft systems — from advanced flight displays to engine instrumentation and autothrottle solutions.

IA is seeking a Program Manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and enjoys leading complex technology programs from concept through customer delivery. This role is ideal for a strategic problem-solver who can connect engineering, customers, and leadership to bring innovative aerospace products to life.

IA is located in Exton, PA. We take pride in the quality of our products, our commitment to customers and our employees who shape the IA culture. We welcome professionals excited to apply their program leadership skills to cutting-edge aviation technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs involving hardware and software development.
• Manage program scope, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to plan development and test schedules, track milestones, and ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate program reviews, align stakeholders, and remove obstacles.
• Identify risk and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive completion of programs on schedule and within budget while meeting technical requirements and customer expectations.
• Coordinate product builds and delivery with competing development and testing resources and activities in a matrix organization.
• Primary interface for customers, building trusted relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating customer and team feedback.
• Support proposals and collaborate with leadership on strategic project decisions.

Available for business travel

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in a technical or engineering-driven environment or program.
• Thrive in fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to manage several programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with customers, executives, and technical teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills with diverse technical teams.
• Ability to commute to Exton, PA

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, engineering, or other regulated industry.
• Leadership role in engineering team environment.
• Point-of-contact with clients or strategic partners.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience with Earned Value analysis.

Reasons To Join Innovative Aerosystems

• Work on technology that directly impacts the future of aviation.
• High visibility role with meaningful influence on product success.
• Collaborative culture that values expertise, initiative, and innovation.
• Challenge your knowledge and experience with Program Management, organizational strategy, and leadership.

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

IA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.