VP of Program Management

Knight Aerospace; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Knight Aerospace Products, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, seeks a seasoned Vice President of Programs to lead complex aerospace initiatives and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will manage cross-functional teams, mentor program managers, and drive new business opportunities while maintaining compliance with AS9100, FAA, and DoD requirements. On-site role with moderate travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in aerospace/defense.
• 7–10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing multi-year programs.
• Experience managing programs with budgets > $25M.
• BS degree in Engineering or Business; PMP or equivalent certification.
• On-site work with moderate travel and coordination across departments.

Responsibilities

• Execute all programs within contractual requirements to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
• Utilize Earned Value Management to review and report program status.
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships to drive repeat business.
• Manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking.
• Lead and mentor program managers to foster innovation and accountability.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver programs on schedule and within budget.
• Define and execute long-term strategic vision for program management, including roadmaps and market positioning.
• Drive business development initiatives and competitive proposals.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements (AS9100, FAA, DoD).

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Education

BS in Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Description

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays

Description

At Knight Aerospace, we offer more than a paycheck—we provide a rewarding career with competitive compensation and valuable benefits designed to support your success.

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• Company-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and the people who make it all possible

Title/Role:

Vice President, Programs

Department:

Executive Leadership

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute all programs within contractual requirements to ensure that the project cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met or exceeded.
• Utilizing Earned Value Management, review and report program financial and schedule status frequently
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat business
• Manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve profit margins for individual programs and/or processes throughout the organization
• Lead and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
• Collaborate with sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver programs on schedule and within budget
• Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for program management, including technology roadmaps and market positioning.
• Drive business development initiatives, including identifying new market opportunities and crafting competitive proposals
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks (AS9100, FAA, DoD)

General Expectations:

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Leadership skills to include the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others, training them on the correct use of tools and processes

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• 7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing multi-year aerospace programs exceeding $10M in annual revenue
• Track record of successfully overseeing programs with budgets above $25M
• BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or Business from an accredited university
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

Cost Accounting Or Financial Analysis Experience Preferred

Direct experience with military aerospace programs preferred

Work Environment Requirements

Office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment 100% on-site site

Moderate travel may be required to meet with clients, oversee programs, and support business development activities