Senior Aerospace Program Manager | Cross-Functional Leadership

TriNet Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Total compensation package

Job summary

ExoTerra, a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from contract award through delivery.

The role owns cost, schedule, scope and risk performance, develops and maintains plans and budgets, and serves as the primary customer interface during reviews, status meetings and briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management) and excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution in accordance with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and internal processes.
• Own program cost, schedule, scope, and risk performance.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, including participation in reviews, status meetings, and program briefings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities using structured risk management tools.
• Manage change control, contract modifications, and customer requests.
• Prepare and present program status reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and best practices.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Program management experience

Cross-functional leadership

Cost/schedule/risk management

Customer communication & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, or related)

Master's degree (MBA, MS Eng)

PMP certification

Familiarity with EVM

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

ExoTerra, a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from contract award through delivery.

The role owns cost, schedule, scope and risk performance, develops and maintains plans and budgets, and serves as the primary customer interface during reviews, status meetings and briefings.