Job Description
We are looking for an experienced program management leader to establish and head our Program Management Office (PMO). In this senior leadership role, you will build and drive a high-performing PMO function, overseeing A dedicated team of project managers, and ensuring consistent, disciplined delivery of our aerospace programs. You will be the organizational hub for program governance, portfolio visibility, risk management, and delivery excellence — partnering closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to keep complex programs on track and aligned with business objectives.
- Establish, lead, and continuously mature the PMO function — defining standards, processes, tools, and governance frameworks for the organization's program portfolio.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of project managers, fostering accountability, professional development, and high performance.
- Own the program portfolio governance model: integrated master schedules (IMS), milestone tracking, earned value management (EVM), resource planning, and executive dashboards.
- Drive consistent program delivery across the portfolio — monitoring cost, schedule, and scope performance and proactively escalating risks and issues.
- Establish and enforce PMO standards and best practices aligned with aerospace quality requirements (AS9100) and program management frameworks (PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Lead portfolio-level risk management: identify, assess, track, and drive mitigation of program risks across all active programs.
- Serve as the primary interface between program teams and senior/executive leadership — preparing and presenting program health reports, portfolio reviews, and executive briefings.
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance teams to ensure integrated program execution and resource alignment.
- Support customer-facing program reviews, contract milestone reviews, and program status communications.
- Lead lessons-learned and continuous improvement initiatives across the program management function.
- Manage PMO budget, headcount planning, and tooling investments (scheduling tools, reporting platforms).
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in program/project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing a PMO or program management function.
- Proven track record of leading complex, system level project execution in the aerospace, defense, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Strong expertise in program governance: IMS, EVM, AGILE, risk management, stage-gate processes, and executive reporting.
- Experience interfacing with customers, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional leadership teams.
- Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100) and program lifecycle processes.
- PMP or PgMP certification (or equivalent recognized credential).
- Excellent communication, influencing, and organizational leadership skills.
Preferred
- Technical understanding of System Engineering
- Experience in fixed-wing, rotorcraft, UAV/UAS, space, or propulsion programs.
- Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies in an aerospace or defense context.
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
- Experience building or transforming a PMO function from the ground up.
- Familiarity with aerospace program lifecycle frameworks (ARP4754A, FAA/EASA certification milestones).
