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

Attalon, Inc.; Tustin (CA); Vor Ort; USD 162.000 - 243.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

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