Senior Aerospace Program Manager - Space & Defense

AppleOne Employment Services

Downey (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 205,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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401k

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Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Southern California seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead aerospace/defense projects from development through production. You will own cost, schedule, quality, and technical execution while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

The role demands 10+ years in aerospace/defense program management, a Bachelor's in a technical field, and strong knowledge of AS9100D, ITAR/EAR, and

Qualifications

10+ years of program or project management experience in aerospace/defense.
Experience managing programs from development through production.
Strong knowledge of AS9100D, ITAR/EAR compliance.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary customer point of contact for schedules, requirements, and deliverables.
Manage full lifecycle aerospace/defense programs from development to production and delivery.
Own program financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ITAR/EAR, and defense standards.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and report performance to leadership.