Programs Manager

DAHER; Idaho; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Daher in Sandpoint, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across aircraft product development and fleet support portfolios. The role requires balancing competing priorities and guiding teams with influence rather than direct authority.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace project leadership, extensive stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Aviation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, program management, or a related leadership role.
• Proficiency with project planning, scheduling, and project management software.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, customers, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the new product development and fleet support portfolios from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
• Evaluate customer requests and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective technical and operational solutions.
• Assess project feasibility, producibility, reliability, maintainability, costs, risks, and profitability.
• Apply project management best practices to monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communications.
• Develop and present project metrics, KPIs, status reports, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Lead project teams using a servant leadership approach that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and recommend the resources, staffing, facilities, and funding necessary to achieve project goals.
• Proactively identify risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support technical and operational initiatives related to Daher aircraft products and fleet support operations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title

Programs Manager

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher’s Idaho site, located in Sandpoint Idaho, a small outdoor community located between Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain, is home to Kodiak, a rugged mission ready 10-seat short takeoff and landing turboprop. The facility supports design, manufacturing, development, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities for the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900, serving customers worldwide. The team of approximately 300 employees builds airplanes starting largely from raw materials, all the way through painting, to final assembly, defining built by hand in Sandpoint Idaho. Beyond final assembly is comprehensive customer service, aircraft maintenance, technical support, and quality oversight, while continuing to engineer the next generation of Kodiak capability.

Daher is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic projects across our aircraft product development and fleet support portfolios. This role is responsible for managing complex, cross-functional initiatives that support both new product development and operational fleet programs while ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project leadership experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results in a dynamic aerospace environment. Success in this role requires balancing competing priorities, mitigating risks, and leading teams through influence rather than direct authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the new product development and fleet support portfolios from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
• Evaluate customer requests and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective technical and operational solutions.
• Assess project feasibility, producibility, reliability, maintainability, costs, risks, and profitability.
• Apply project management best practices to monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communications.
• Develop and present project metrics, KPIs, status reports, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Lead project teams using a servant leadership approach that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and recommend the resources, staffing, facilities, and funding necessary to achieve project goals.
• Proactively identify risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support technical and operational initiatives related to Daher aircraft products and fleet support operations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Aviation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, program management, or a related leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with project planning, scheduling, and project management software.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, customers, and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, aviation, aircraft manufacturing, or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Experience supporting aircraft fleet operations, fleet support programs, or aftermarket services.
• Knowledge of product development lifecycle processes.
• Formal training or certification in Project Management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR Parts 21 and 23.
• Experience leading highly technical, cross-functional engineering projects

Information related to the position: (Required for all positions)

• The compensation for this role starts at $70,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.