Program Manager

FPC Franchise; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Franchise is seeking a Program Manager to lead small to mid-size production programs for aircraft components at our Nashville site. You will act as the primary liaison for external customers and steer programs from production through to final delivery.

The ideal candidate has a business or engineering background with hands-on program or project team experience; PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or engineering (or associate’s +3 years, or 6 years experience in place of a degree).
• 3 years of experience in a project or program team environment.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to mid-size production programs for commercial, business, and military aircraft components.
• Serve as the main point of contact for external customers and guide programs through production to final delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget program performance.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Budget management

Risk management

Customer negotiations

Program management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

6 years related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

TITLE Program Manager 1

SUMMARY

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.