Senior Aerospace Program Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead full lifecycle management for multi-year aerospace programs, coordinating with program management, planning teams and operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgets and schedules, presenting status reports to executives, resolving production issues, and driving cross-functional process improvements with Finance, MP&E, and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to present to executive management.
• Strong proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project life cycle across multi-year and near-term programs.
• Review plans, budgets, and schedules; present status reports to executives.
• Assess production issues and implement productivity improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and monitor progress with stakeholders.
• Ensure capital equipment meets capacity, quality, and timing needs.
• Mentor team members and drive process improvements.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Executive presentations

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP Certification

Aerospace background

Tools

SAP

MES

RCA

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead full lifecycle management for multi-year aerospace programs, coordinating with program management, planning teams and operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgets and schedules, presenting status reports to executives, resolving production issues, and driving cross-functional process improvements with Finance, MP&E, and external suppliers.