Technical Program Manager - Aerospace

Korry-Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

3 weeks paid time off + 1 week sick

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Korry-Electronics in Everett, WA seeks a Technical Program Manager to own the lifecycle of avionics programs from proposal through delivery. You will translate customer requirements into flight-worthy products and drive cross-functional teams to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals in a regulated industry.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement with travel 10-20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field.
• 10 years’ experience in program management or similar role in a highly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and mentor technical teams to deliver complex solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and lead: direct and motivate program teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Set the strategy: define and manage the program plan, scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Mitigate risk: identify, assess, and mitigate risks to prevent issues.
• Champion customer satisfaction: liaison with external stakeholders and report progress, risks, and forecasts.
• Drive performance: manage resources to achieve objectives and optimize costs.
• Champion continuous improvement: standardize processes and capture lessons learned.
• Performs special projects/tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Your Next Big Program Starts Here.

Lead complex avionics programs. Bring together talented teams. Solve challenges that matter. And see the products you help deliver take flight.

If you’re ready to take ownership of programs where technical complexity, customer impact, and aerospace innovation come together, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

As a 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.**

**MustbeabletoworkinanITAR-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)

Korry Electronicsis proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.