Senior Aerospace & Defense Program Manager

Actalent; Stow (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Stow, MA is seeking a Program Manager for Aerospace & Defense to oversee complex programs from concept through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and serving as the primary customer contact. You will guide projects from design through manufacturing to everyday use and maintain detailed program records.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace programs, strong leadership, and rigorous cost/schedule control, with emphasis on AS9100 and MIL-STD compliance and earned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 15 years of experience in program management or engineering management, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience with AS9100 and MIL-STD standards.
• Strong cost, scheduling, and EVMS experience.
• Excellent customer interface and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed program plans with schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Monitor progress to meet milestones on time and within budget.
• Act as primary customer point of contact and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Define scope and deliverables aligned with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies with risk status tracking.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, MIL-STD, and relevant safety standards.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace & defense

Cross-functional leadership

Cost budgeting

Customer interface

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

Actalent in Stow, MA is seeking a Program Manager for Aerospace & Defense to oversee complex programs from concept through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and serving as the primary customer contact. You will guide projects from design through manufacturing to everyday use and maintain detailed program records.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace programs, strong leadership, and rigorous cost/schedule control, with emphasis on AS9100 and MIL-STD compliance and earned