Project Manager (Onsite)

Boom Supersonic; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Centennial, Colorado is seeking a Program Manager to oversee high-impact projects focused on sustainable supersonic aviation. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and an engineering background to drive program execution. Ideal candidates will possess experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex environments. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven success delivering multi-disciplinary programs in design, test, and production environments.
• Deep fluency in program tools and processes.
• Experience working with hardware-software interfaces and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution across multiple high-priority programs.
• Build and manage integrated master schedules and budgets.
• Champion clear communication at all levels.

Skills

Engineering degree

Program management

Communication

Systems thinking

Influence across teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

At Boom, we’re developing the future of supersonic aviation—delivering high-performance, sustainable aircraft through focused, high-impact programs like XB-1, Overture, and Symphony.

Base Pay Range

$120,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution across multiple high-priority programs—driving schedule, cost, and technical alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Build and manage integrated master schedules and budgets that connect daily activities to long-term milestones.
• Translate bold technical goals into executable program plans and work breakdown structures, ensuring nothing gets lost between vision and delivery.
• Interface directly with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure accountability and alignment across the development lifecycle.
• Bring visibility and structure to complexity—deploying program controls, metrics, and dashboards that guide decision-making and surface risk early.
• Champion clear, consistent communication at all levels—whether rallying a technical team, or briefing executives.
• Navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving requirements with confidence and composure.
• Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous improvement—always looking for ways to help our teams move faster and smarter.

Qualifications

• Candidate: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems, or a technical discipline.
• Proven success delivering multi-disciplinary programs in design, test, and production environments.
• Deep fluency in program tools and processes—schedule development, earned value, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and change control.
• Strong systems thinker who can operate at both strategic and detailed levels.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator—able to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working with hardware-software interfaces, regulatory frameworks, and fast-moving development cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success leading high-stakes supplier and partner relationships, ensuring alignment, delivery, and accountability across critical interfaces.
• Startup or growth‑stage aerospace experience—you know how to build structure in fast-moving, resource‑constrained environments.
• Bias for action—you prioritize decisively, move quickly, and keep teams focused on forward progress.
• Executive presence and clarity under pressure—you bring focus, composure, and crisp communication when it matters.
• Strong technical fluency—you understand engineering and certification constraints and turn them into clear, actionable plans.
• Natural leader—people want to follow you because you lead with integrity, earn trust quickly, and influence without formal authority.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves—no task is beneath you when the mission is on the line.
• Brings energy, optimism, and a contagious sense of fun—you make the work lighter and the team stronger.

Compensation

Actual compensation will vary based on location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of Boom’s total rewards package. Other elements may include long‑term incentives or equity, flexible PTO, and a suite of progressive benefits designed to support our employees’ well‑being and growth.

• P3 Level - Typically 5 - 10 years of experience; Base salary range: $120,000 – $151,000.
• P4 Level - Typically 10 - 15 years of experience; Base salary range: $148,000 – $188,000.
• P5 Level - Typically 15+ years of experience; Base salary range: $174,000 – $220,000.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Engineering

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Statement

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.