Head of Programme Management

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Program Manager

The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of complex, safety-critical aviation and defense programs, with a primary focus on contracts supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and related government agencies. This role owns full lifecycle program execution from capture and proposal development through system delivery, certification and final customer acceptance.

The Program Manager is accountable for program performance across scope, schedule, cost, compliance and risk ensuring all deliverables meet stringent regulatory, safety and contractual requirements. This individual serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and leads cross-functional teams in a highly regulated, mission‑critical environment.

Identify, vet and negotiate with subcontractors in accordance with federal procurement standards

Ensure proposals align with technical, regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., air traffic management systems, communications, surveillance or navigation systems)

Develop compliant and competitive program plans including Statements of Work (SOW), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Basis of Estimates (BOE) and resource plans

Conduct risk and opportunity analyses

Lead end‑to‑end execution of FAA and defense programs, ensuring adherence to contractual, technical and regulatory requirements

Manage Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure alignment across engineering, manufacturing and other stakeholders

Direct cross‑functional teams delivering safety‑critical systems, including hardware, software and integrated solutions

Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, quality and federal requirements

Manage installation, integration, test and commissioning activities at customer sites, including coordination with FAA facilities

Regulatory Compliance & Certification

Ensure compliance with FAA regulatory frameworks and applicable standards

Maintain audit readiness for government reviews and regulatory inspections

Risk, Change & Performance Management

Establish and maintain a formal risk and opportunity management process, including risk registers and mitigation plans

Monitor program performance using KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM) as required

Own program financial performance, including revenue, margin and cash flow

Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC)

Perform variance analysis (cost and schedule) and implement corrective actions

Ensure compliance with government cost accounting standards and contractual financial requirements

Approve and manage subcontractor and vendor expenditures

Serve as the primary interface with FAA program offices, contracting officers and technical representatives

Lead program reviews, including Program Management Reviews (PMR) and customer status briefings

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and influence cross‑functional, matrixed teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and field services

Drive accountability, performance and collaboration across all program stakeholders

7–12+ years of experience managing complex aerospace, aviation or defense programs

Proficient in MS Office, including Project or other schedule software

S. government customers, preferably the FAA or Department of Defense

Proven expertise in risk management, change control and program governance

Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and Earned Value (EV)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interfacing with government customers

Experience working directly with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), particularly in Air Traffic Control or National Airspace System (NAS) programs

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Master’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Business or related field

S. security clearance

Ability to travel international and domestic up to 25%

S. citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required

This role may be authorized to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as required to perform assigned duties related to defense contract work. Any access to CUI will be granted according to the principle of least privilege and limited to the specific responsibilities, duties, and business need of the role.

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