Program Manager

Base Salary Up to $160K + Up to 10% Bonus + Full Benefits

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Nickerson Talent Solutions is actively seeking an experienced Program Manager for a high-impact leadership opportunity supporting complex Aerospace & Defense programs in Columbus, MS

We are specifically seeking candidates with strong experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry managing complex programs, cross-functional operations, customer deliverables, budgets, schedules, and production execution in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

The selected candidate will play a critical role in driving the financial, technical, operational, and scheduling performance of multiple high-visibility aerospace and defense programs while partnering closely with executive leadership, engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers.

This is a long-term leadership opportunity offering base salary up to $160K, bonus potential up to 10%, full benefits, career growth, and direct involvement in mission-critical Aerospace & Defense operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex Aerospace & Defense programs
  
• Develop project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation plans
  
• Ensure adherence to operational objectives, customer requirements, and master schedules
  
• Support proposal development, contracts, and strategic program execution
  
• Manage program budgets, labor utilization, material costs, and financial performance
  
• Monitor operational metrics and drive execution efficiency
  
• Deliver program reviews, progress reports, and executive-level presentations
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead coordination across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, and production teams
  
• Drive collaboration, issue resolution, and operational execution
  
• Support continuous improvement and program performance initiatives
  
• Serve as a primary interface with customers, leadership, and stakeholders
  
• Manage customer expectations, deliverables, and communication
  
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful execution
  

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate program risks
  
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements
  
• Support quality assurance and operational excellence initiatives
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong Program Management experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry REQUIRED
  
• Experience managing complex aerospace, defense, or manufacturing programs
  
• Proven ability xhyhwjd to manage schedules, budgets, contracts, and customer deliverables
  
• Strong cross-functional leadership experience within operational environments
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  
• Experience supporting high-visibility aerospace or defense programs strongly preferred
  

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package – Base Salary Up to $160K
  
• Performance Bonus Opportunity Up to 10%
  
• Direct Visibility with Executive Leadership & Key Customers
  
• Opportunity to Lead Complex, Mission-Critical Programs
  
• Long-Term Career Stability & Advancement Potential
  
• Fast-Paced Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Environment
  
• Ability to Drive Operational Strategy, Program Execution, and Business Growth