Senior Engineering Program Manager

BCforward; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Pearl 10X Nacelle to drive transition from definition to manufacturing and delivery. You will oversee hardware qualification, supplier engagement, and engineering governance to align with program and customer needs.

Embedded with the nacelle supplier, you will report metrics, support CDR closure, and ensure on-time delivery of development and flight test hardware, in a 18-month contract in Wichita, Kansas.

Qualifications

• Experience managing aerospace development programs.
• Ability to engage on technical topics and supplier deliverables.
• Proven communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface daily with nacelle supplier and leadership teams.
• Define task expectations and drive closure of actions.
• Support integrated project plan and on-time delivery.
• Maintain metrics and weekly leadership status updates.
• Assist with engineering documentation and conformance.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace experience

Engineering engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

Duration: Contract – 18 months

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customer's needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Pearl 10X Nacelle to join our team. The role will support the transition from definition to manufacturing and delivery, while driving hardware qualification and certification readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in aerospace program management, supplier engagement, and engineering governance to ensure alignment with project and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Interface daily with the nacelle supplier across program and engineering teams, including leadership.
• Define clear task expectations and drive closure of actions in both directions.
• Support task delivery and the integrated project plan, including CDR closure and on-time delivery of development and flight test hardware.
• Maintain and report appropriate metrics, issuing a weekly status update to the leadership team.
• Support approval processes with the airframer and internal stakeholders for engineering and quality documentation, including drawings, QTPs, and concessions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Program management experience in aerospace or closely related development environments.
• Engineering background with ability to engage on technical topics and supplier deliverables.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with customer and supplier stakeholders.
• Delivery focus with structured problem solving and action tracking.
• Education and experience: Associate’s degree with 7+ years, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD/JD.

Preferred Skills:

• Long-term program management experience within powerplant development.
• Prior supplier or customer representative experience.

Hard Requirements:

• Program management experience with a structured, closure-driven approach.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Ability to obtain a Boeing badge.

Role Context:

The nacelle development is a critical path activity for Pearl 10X. The position will be embedded with the nacelle supplier to provide governance, oversight, and influence during design, manufacture, and delivery, ensuring alignment with program and customer requirements.