Program Manager I: Aerospace & Defense Programs

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD is seeking a Program Manager I to lead and oversee all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance meet goals. You will be the main customer contact and drive program reviews, design criteria, and master plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking milestones, and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related Program/Project Management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience with DoD programs and aerospace/defense industries.
• Familiarity with project management tools and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist in developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, budgets, and action trackers.
• Monitor progress and communicate status, risks, and issues to leadership.
• Identify program risks, support mitigation planning, and escalate concerns.
• Participate in customer meetings, reviews, and cross-functional meetings.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and support customer communication.
• Track deliverables and action items to ensure timely execution.
• Support changes to schedule, scope, resources and priorities.
• Coordinate with finance and leadership for budget tracking and reporting.
• Ensure program execution aligns with contractual requirements and procedures.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and metrics for senior leadership and customers.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues affecting performance.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder leadership

Risk management

Communication

Financial acumen

DoD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD is seeking a Program Manager I to lead and oversee all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance meet goals. You will be the main customer contact and drive program reviews, design criteria, and master plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking milestones, and reporting to leadership.