Program Manager (Operational Processes)
LocationGreensboro, North Carolina, United States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8–12 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 4, 2025 · 11mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or related field
8–12 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering Services, preferably supporting Aircraft OEM programs
Proven experience in program governance, project tracking, and stakeholder coordination
Strong understanding of Aircraft OEM operational processes, engineering delivery models, and reporting structures
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with a customer-oriented mindset
Proficiency in governance and project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Excel Dashboards, Power BI, etc.
Ability to handle multiple workstreams and maintain structured program control
PMP / PRINCE2 certification or equivalent
Experience with OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, or Tier-1 suppliers
Working knowledge of PLM systems (CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, Enovia, Teamcenter) and engineering data management processes
Skills
MS Project
JIRA
Excel
Power BI
CATIA V5
3DEXPERIENCE
Enovia
Teamcenter
About the role
The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring operational governance, structured communication, and seamless coordination between onsite and offshore teams delivering aerospace engineering services to Aircraft OEM customers. The role demands strong governance discipline, stakeholder alignment, and proactive program control to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Establish and drive program governance frameworks, including review cadence, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Coordinate between customer stakeholders, onsite leads, and offshore delivery teams to maintain alignment on priorities and delivery status.
• Track and report program performance through structured governance mechanisms covering schedule, quality, cost, and risks.
• Facilitate program review meetings, capture actions, and ensure timely closure of issues and dependencies.
• Implement standardized governance templates and reporting mechanisms in line with customer expectations.
• Ensure transparent and timely communication with Aircraft OEM stakeholders on program status, escalations, and achievements.
• Monitor resource utilization, work allocation, and delivery progress across distributed teams.
• Support program financial management by tracking effort, forecast, and burn rate in coordination with delivery and finance teams.
• Identify delivery risks, maintain a risk register, and drive mitigation plans through structured governance reviews.
• Drive process compliance and adherence to customer and organizational quality frameworks.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement within the program team.
• Provide leadership visibility through structured dashboards, executive summaries, and periodic governance reports.
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering Services, preferably supporting Aircraft OEM programs.
• Proven experience in program governance, project tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong understanding of Aircraft OEM operational processes, engineering delivery models, and reporting structures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in governance and project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Excel Dashboards, Power BI, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams and maintain structured program control.
Nice to have
Preferred:
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification or equivalent.
• Experience with OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems (CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, Enovia, Teamcenter) and engineering data management processes.
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