Senior Aerospace Program Manager

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 121,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a talented Program Manager to lead the daily execution of aerospace programs from concept to reality in Columbus, MS. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical goals while maintaining strong customer relationships.

This role requires 14+ years of experience, a technical bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to deliver complex programs. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and subcontractors, and participate in business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; 14+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and engineering projects.
• Experience with program planning, scheduling, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and program execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex ideas to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of the program within contractual agreements to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and secure follow-on work.
• Create and maintain program schedules with inputs from customers and supporting functions.
• Coordinate Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables as defined by the contract.
• Establish and monitor program performance metrics, including progress, productivity, cost, and schedule.
• Oversee staffing and budget/resource allocation, including manpower planning and variance analysis.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain activities to support program requirements and schedules.
• Define program requirements and identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks.
• Assist with contract management activities including negotiations and proposals.
• Communicate program performance and status to teams and senior management.

Skills

Program management

Scheduling

Budget management

Resource allocation

Aerospace manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a talented Program Manager to lead the daily execution of aerospace programs from concept to reality in Columbus, MS. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical goals while maintaining strong customer relationships.

This role requires 14+ years of experience, a technical bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to deliver complex programs. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and subcontractors, and participate in business development