Astronautics Corporation of America · 6 hours ago
Senior Program Manager - Avionics
Oak Creek, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAstronautics Corporation of America is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the aerospace industry. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex avionics system development, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead integrated program teams responsible for the successful execution of new and complex avionics development programs
Direct programs from contract award through completion, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, technical, and performance requirements
Lead the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) for outsourced product development work packages
Serve as a team leader for proposal efforts, ensuring complete compliance with customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Analyze supplier and subcontractor proposals for cost, technical capability, risk, and delivery performance
Serve as the primary contractual point of contact with internal/ external customers for existing contracts and bid/ proposal activities
Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure contractual, financial, technical, and schedule commitments are achieved
Define and manage technical and commercial program objectives, driving achievement of key milestones
Plan, track, and communicate program technical, schedule, financial, and risk status to executive leadership
Guide the development of program business strategies, technical roadmaps, and long-term customer engagement plans
Identify, evaluate, and actively manage risks and opportunities throughout the full program lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of program management experience leading complex technical engineering development efforts from contract award through program completion
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
Minimum five years of experience managing avionics systems programs with strong working knowledge of aircraft avionic systems
Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk on complex development programs
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, and Quality
Experience in customer-facing program management roles, preferably within the government and/or commercial avionics industry
Strong leadership skills in both matrixed organizations and integrated program team environments
Aerospace industry risk management experience required
Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership and customers
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Working knowledge of customer flow-down requirements and experience ensuring compliance with government regulations
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or an M.B.A. preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Opportunity for professional growth
Company
Astronautics Corporation of America
Astronautics Corporation of America is a trusted leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure and reliable avionics equipment and systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sherry Jones, PHR
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