Senior Aerospace Program Lead

Plexus Corp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp is seeking a senior leader to plan and manage highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers in Raleigh, NC. You will drive business development, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project execution across the full value stream.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in the Aerospace/Defense sector and strong knowledge of DoD processes, FAR/DFAR, MIL-STDs, and MIL-SPECs. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 8+ years of related experience preferred.
• 5+ years of related Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition Life Cycle, FAR/DFAR flowdowns, Export control, MIL-STDs and MIL-SPECs.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts to win new work and develop repeat business with customers.
• Identify and promote work-sharing opportunities with project staffing models across design centers.
• Set and manage customer expectations across complex full value stream projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Drive projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion; forecast revenue using Plexus systems.
• Lead and develop Plexus teams, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers to introduce designs to Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites.

Skills

Business Development

Program Management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Plexus Corp is seeking a senior leader to plan and manage highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers in Raleigh, NC. You will drive business development, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project execution across the full value stream.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in the Aerospace/Defense sector and strong knowledge of DoD processes, FAR/DFAR, MIL-STDs, and MIL-SPECs. Travel to customer sites may be required.