Senior Technical Program Manager - 530

Korry Electronics, Co.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to own full lifecycle avionics programs from proposal through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, define the program plan, manage scope, schedule and budget, mitigate risks, and drive customer alignment in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in program management, strong leadership, and the ability to translate customer needs into flight-worthy products while guiding teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in program management in a highly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and mentor technical teams to deliver complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and lead cross-functional program teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Define and manage the overall program plan, scope, schedule and budget.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks to prevent impact on delivery.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders to build alignment.
• Drive performance, track cost targets and identify revenue/cost reduction opportunities.
• Standardize processes and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project management

MS Project

Jira

PMP / Six Sigma / Lean (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Are you ready to take ownership of programs that make a real impact on the future of aviation?

Be part of a team that builds mission-critical avionics systems shaping the next era of aerospace. Here, your leadership will drive complex technical programs from concept through delivery, surrounded by talented teams who are passionate about innovation and excellence.

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be the core of our most complex and critical avionics programs. You will take ownership of the entire program lifecycle, from proposal effort, contract award to final delivery, translating customer requirements into cutting-edge, flight-worthy products. This role is for a dynamic leader who can drive and inspire cross-functional teams to exceed technical, schedule, and budgetary goals in a high-stakes, highly-regulated industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate and lead: Direct and motivate integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, ensuring seamless coordination from concept to delivery.
• Set the strategy: Define and manage the overall program plan, including scope, objectives, schedule, budget, and resources. Navigate our phase-gate process and drive timely execution.
• Mitigate risk: Apply a meticulous and proactive approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Develop robust strategies to prevent and resolve issues before they can impact program success.
• Champion customer satisfaction: Serve as the primary liaison between our team and external stakeholders. Clearly and concisely communicate program progress, risks, and forecasts to ensure alignment and build strong relationships.
• Drive performance: Manage and influence resources to achieve program objectives, track performance against cost targets, and identify opportunities for additional revenue and cost reduction.
• Champion continuous improvement: Uphold our commitment to excellence by standardizing processes, capturing lessons learned, and continuously improving our products and procedures.
• Performs special projects/tasks as assigned.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field

Preferred Experience

• 10 years’ experience in program management or similar role in a highly regulated industry.

Preferred Specialized Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in successfully managing complex technical programs in the aerospace or another highly-regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and mentor technical teams to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities in a fast-paced, independent environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical and business information to diverse audiences.
• An analytical mindset with proven experience in risk management, budgetary control, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project), task management software (e.g., Jira) and strong technical aptitude.
• Highly Desirable: PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or Value Engineering certification.

Physical Requirements:

• This role may travel 10-20% of the time dependent upon business needs.
• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• The person in this position needs to frequentlymove inside the office
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Eligibility Requirements:

**MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheU.S.**

**MustbeabletooworkinanITAR-controlledfacility,oreligibletoobtainrequiredexportauthorization**

Salary Range:

The typical hiring range for this role is:

• Level III: $128,000-$192,000
• Level IV: $147,000–$221,000

Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• Employee referral bonuses
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

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