Senior Aerospace Program Manager - End-to-End Delivery Leader

Attalon, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager V in California to own multiple large programs from contract award through delivery, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and quality activities.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, strategic roadmaps, and successful execution of IR&D and CapEx initiatives. The position requires extensive leadership, deep program management expertise in aerospace/defense contexts, and the ability to mentor junior managers while driving profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related discipline preferred, OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of 11–13 years of experience leading strategically significant, complex programs in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven ability to independently manage large-scale program execution with cross-functional collaboration.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic program planning, roadmaps, and risk management.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience directing forecasts, budgeting, and profitability strategies for high-value contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Own complete program lifecycle management of multiple large-scale or strategically significant programs, from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, qualification, and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the primary customer liaison for technical, schedule, and contractual matters.
• Develop and implement program strategies, detailed roadmaps, and integrated schedules aligned with customer and organizational objectives.
• Lead development of proposals, IR&D, and CapEx initiatives, owning scoping, resource allocation, cost planning, and execution.
• Develop competitive program proposals, identifying pricing strategies, technical deliverables, and schedule feasibility.
• Oversee and manage implementation of new IR&D projects or CapEx initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and growth.
• Drive financial results by forecasting, cost tracking, margin analysis, and corrective actions to ensure profitability.
• Apply advanced risk management to address technical, schedule, and resource challenges with innovative solutions.
• Lead production readiness and ensure ISO/export-control compliance across teams.
• Manage scope changes and contract amendments aligning with customer objectives and company goals.
• Champion process improvements to program management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor less senior program managers and specialists to advance skill development.
• Represent program performance and plans to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related discipline preferred, OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal education

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Attalon, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager V in California to own multiple large programs from contract award through delivery, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and quality activities.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, strategic roadmaps, and successful execution of IR&D and CapEx initiatives. The position requires extensive leadership, deep program management expertise in aerospace/defense contexts, and the ability to mentor junior managers while driving profitability