Sr. Aerospace Program Manager

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Program Management is critical to the successful execution of programs, ensuring customer requirements are achieved on time and within budget. In addition to being a customer advocate, the Program Manager will provide strategic guidance to teams to ensure key objectives are realized. The Program Manager will also promote the company’s culture and drive our greater mission of making aviation more accessible for everyone.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support ARP4754, DO-178C, or DO-254 programs
• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle
• Define the program governance (controls)
• Manage risk and escalate issues promptly to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain program budgets and schedules
• Manage change, risk and resource management
• Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
• Managing and utilizing resources across projects
• Managing stakeholders’ communication
• Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome”
• Organize and monitor inter-connected projects
• Participate in development of company business strategy
• Coordinate cross-project activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10+ years of Program Management experience in aerospace industry
• Professional experience managing a program from cradle to grave
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs
• Proficiency with MS Project, EVM and Risk Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and successfully influence to drive results
• Get it done attitude
• Critical and strategic thinking
• Microsoft Project Experience
• JIRA tool experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft systems development
• Understanding of aircraft quality assurance and management principles and processes
• Start-up environment experience
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254.
• PMP Certification
• Previous experience completing a full aircraft life-cycle development and certification program
• Experience with people management

Salary Range: $120,000 - 150,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES. 

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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