Program Manager V (Aerospace)

voyagertechnologiesinc; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Wellness programs

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Voyager Technologies Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end aerospace and defense programs, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and customer commitments.

You own program-level financial performance and serve as the primary contact for customers, technical teams, subcontractors, and leadership. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 20+ years of PM, including 10–15 years on DoD propulsion programs; strong EV and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 20 years of program management experience, including 10–15 years with DoD propulsion programs.
• Direct ownership of integrated master schedules and plans, and earned value management.
• Experience managing large subcontractors and U.S. government programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with common office and project planning software.
• U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, and eligibility for export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor program work, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and program-level profit and loss.
• Prepare and review status reports, planning materials, presentations, and other program documentation, including required contract deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering, production, staffing, and facilities needs with program teams to support execution.
• Identify risks and issues early, elevate them to leadership, and coordinate timely responses.
• Brief customers and executives, participate in reviews and problem-solving meetings, and serve as the primary contact for program information.
• Support follow-on business development and proposal preparation, including direct engagement with customer organizations.

Skills

Program management

Earned value mgmt

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Subcontractor mgmt

Cross-functional team

Schedule mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role overview

Lead end-to-end execution of complex aerospace and defense programs, balancing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and customer commitments. The role owns program-level financial performance and serves as a central point of contact for customers, technical teams, subcontractors, and internal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor program work, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and program-level profit and loss.
• Prepare and review status reports, planning materials, presentations, and other program documentation, including required contract deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering, production, staffing, and facilities needs with program teams to support execution.
• Identify risks and issues early, elevate them to leadership, and coordinate timely responses.
• Brief customers and executives, participate in reviews and problem-solving meetings, and serve as the primary contact for program information.
• Support follow-on business development and proposal preparation, including direct engagement with customer organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 20 years of program management experience, including 10–15 years managing Department of Defense propulsion programs.
• Direct ownership of integrated master schedules and plans, and earned value management.
• Experience managing large subcontractors and U.S. government programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with common office and project planning software.
• U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance, and eligibility for required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with rocket propulsion defense programs, Missile Defense Agency programs, and business development with funding customer offices.
• Current DoD Secret clearance.

Benefits and work setup

• Based in Reno, Nevada, with onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements described for the area.
• Travel may reach 25%, including overnight trips within the continental United States.
• Benefits include flexible time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and wellness programs.