Program Manager

FPC National; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National in Nashville, Tennessee, a long-standing aerospace/defense manufacturer, seeks a Program Manager to lead small- to mid-size production programs for commercial, business, and military aircraft components. You will serve as the main point of contact for external customers, guiding programs from production through delivery while managing budgets and risk to hit targets.

Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering (or equivalent) and at least 3 years in a project or program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of project/program team experience.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead small- to mid-size production programs for commercial, business, and military aircraft components.
• Guide programs through production to final delivery.
• Serve as main point of contact for external customers.
• Manage budgets, contribution margins, and risk to hit quoted performance targets.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering

Associate's degree + 3 years of related experience or 6 years in lieu of degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

A well-established aerospace/defense manufacturer is hiring a Program Manager to lead small to mid-size production programs for commercial, business, and military aircraft components. This company specializes in large structural assemblies, machined parts, and chemical processing, and the role is based at its major manufacturing site in Nashville, Tennessee. You'll serve as the main point of contact for external customers and guide programs through production to final delivery.

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• Communicate clearly and lead cross-functional teams through daily program execution and status meetings.
• Manage program budgets, contribution margins, and risk to hit quoted performance targets.
• Build strong relationships with senior managers and external customers, even in tough negotiations.
• Bring a related business or engineering background along with hands-on program or project team experience.

WHAT YOU GET:

• Take ownership of real programs with visible impact on company performance and customer relationships.
• Work in Nashville, Tennessee, a growing city known for its strong job market, low cost of living, and vibrant culture.
• Grow into larger, more complex programs as you build a track record of success.
• Join a stable, long-standing manufacturer with deep roots in the aerospace industry.

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU'LL NEED:

A bachelor's degree in business management or engineering (or an associate's degree plus 3 years of related experience, or 6 years of related experience in place of a degree), along with 3 years of experience in a project or program team environment. PMP certification is preferred.