Senior Aerospace Program Manager - Cross-Functional Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from contract award through delivery. You will own cost, schedule, scope, and risk, while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to processes.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• 8+ years in aerospace/defense or regulated manufacturing program management.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs.
• Strong understanding of program controls: cost, schedule, risk, change.
• Experience with customer contracts and formal reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution per contractual requirements and customer expectations.
• Own program cost, schedule, scope, and risk performance.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Serve as primary customer interface and participate in reviews, status meetings, briefings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Identify and manage program risks using structured risk tools (e.g., 5x5).
• Manage change control, contract modifications, and customer requests.
• Prepare and present program status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Contribute to PMO processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or similar)

Tools

PMP certification

Earned Value Management (EVM)

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

ExoTerra is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from contract award through delivery. You will own cost, schedule, scope, and risk, while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to processes.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance in a fast-paced, compliant environment.