Senior ISR Aircraft Integration Program Lead

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized gym membership / plans

Job summary

Metrea is seeking a senior program manager to lead ISR aircraft modification and capability delivery across multiple projects. You will provide program-level leadership to Integration Project Managers, ensuring alignment of cost, schedule, and technical performance while translating ISR mission needs into executable plans.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, certification, and operations to deliver on-time, on-budget capabilities for national security partners, with significant

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ISR, special mission aircraft, or aerospace integration experience.
• Experience leading multi-project programs and managing project managers.
• Background in aircraft modification and mission system integration.
• Proven delivery of programs to cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically.
• Experience with ISR sensors, communications systems, or data architectures.
• Familiarity with certification processes (e.g., Part 21).
• Experience in defense or government environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ISR aircraft modification and integration programs across multiple projects.
• Directly oversee and mentor Integration Project Managers, ensuring consistent standards and delivery outcomes.
• Own program-level cost, schedule, and performance, including forecasting, reporting, and risk management.
• Translate customer ISR mission requirements into executable program plans.
• Coordinate across engineering, production, certification, and operations.
• Manage program interfaces with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Drive integration of mission systems, sensors, and communications capabilities.
• Improve program management processes and governance.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Lead program reviews and senior stakeholder reporting.

Skills

ISR experience

Multi-project leadership

Aircraft modification

Delivery against targets

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Strategic & tactical

ISR sensors/communications

Certification familiarity

Defense/government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP or equivalent

Microsoft Project certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

AS9100

Microsoft 365

MS Excel

Job description

Metrea is seeking a senior program manager to lead ISR aircraft modification and capability delivery across multiple projects. You will provide program-level leadership to Integration Project Managers, ensuring alignment of cost, schedule, and technical performance while translating ISR mission needs into executable plans.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, certification, and operations to deliver on-time, on-budget capabilities for national security partners, with significant