Strategic Aerospace Program Leader (Flexible 9/80)

Albany International Corp.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide strategic leadership for key aerospace development and production programs across sites within Research & Technology.

You will oversee a team of Program Managers, align customers, internal functions, and leadership, and drive program direction, roadmap development, and execution. The role requires strong industry knowledge, global coordination, and the ability to manage complex programs from inception through completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience in aerospace or related industries.
• Strong PM skills in quality, cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of Program Managers across sites.
• Participate in pre-award strategy, proposals, and statements of work.
• Interface with customers to ensure alignment with contracts and capabilities.
• Lead all phases of programs from inception to completion on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain the master project plan and program roadmap.
• Manage escalations to maintain program momentum.
• Define scope changes to protect margins and performance.
• Create monthly financial close reporting tools for development programs.
• Drive new business development within assigned customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide strategic leadership for key aerospace development and production programs across sites within Research & Technology.

You will oversee a team of Program Managers, align customers, internal functions, and leadership, and drive program direction, roadmap development, and execution. The role requires strong industry knowledge, global coordination, and the ability to manage complex programs from inception through completion