Senior Program Manager, Aircraft & DoD R&D Programs

IllTip

California

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

IllTip is seeking a Program Manager to lead PMO activities for a California-based aircraft project. You will own cost, schedule, scope, risk and customer relationships across the program, coordinating design, build, supply chain and test in parallel.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant PM experience, DoD contracting background, and proficiency with IMS tools and EVM concepts. Regular travel to supplier, customer and test sites in CA is expected.

Qualifications

7+ years of program management with aerospace/DoD exposure.
Experience owning cost, schedule and technical performance on aircraft/UD/defense hardware.
Direct DoD contracting experience (S&T, prototype, 6.2/6.3).
Familiarity with funded vs. ceiling value, modifications and customer reporting.
Hands-on IMS tools and EVM concepts.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for government program managers and contracting teams on research programs.
Drive program execution from design reviews through fabrication, integration, ground test and flight test.
Build and maintain an integrated master schedule tied to contract milestones and test events.
Manage budgets and spend against funding, flagging variance early with recovery plans.
Deliver contract deliverables on time, including CDRLs, monthly status and financial reports.