Remote Aviation Program Director – Special Systems

Arora Engineers, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arora Engineers, LLC is seeking an Aviation Principal Program Manager – Special Systems to lead senior-level execution of large aviation IT and Special Systems programs. The role can be remote within the United States, reporting to the Director, SS Project Delivery, and coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, and partners.

The ideal candidate has deep aviation Special Systems expertise, a track record of delivering complex airport technology initiatives in operational environments, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in aviation IT, airport systems integration, or Special Systems program delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex airport technology programs with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and ability to manage airport authority and airline relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large, multi-discipline aviation Special Systems programs from initiation through closeout.
• Own program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client performance.
• Serve as the primary executive interface with airport authorities, airline stakeholders, prime architect, and project partners.
• Establish program governance structures, executive reporting cadence, and performance dashboards.
• Direct coordination across airport IT and Special Systems environments, including telecom, network, security and passenger systems.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams without being the day-to-day design lead.
• Lead program-level risk identification, mitigation planning, and executive escalation.
• Drive scope control and change management to protect the program financially.
• Ensure alignment with delivery standards, QA/QC, and governance requirements.
• Manage program teams including Project Leads, Design Leads, BIM production staff, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Aviation IT

Stakeholder management

Risk management

PMP certification

Education

PMP certification

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Job description

Arora Engineers, LLC is seeking an Aviation Principal Program Manager – Special Systems to lead senior-level execution of large aviation IT and Special Systems programs. The role can be remote within the United States, reporting to the Director, SS Project Delivery, and coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, and partners.

The ideal candidate has deep aviation Special Systems expertise, a track record of delivering complex airport technology initiatives in operational environments, and