Program Manager

Astronautics is seeking an experienced Program Manager to manage and direct the daily execution of programs and proposals within contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules, technical, financial, and performance goals are met. In this position, you will primarily focus on managing existing customers, helping win new pursuits, and leading cross-functional teams in developing new avionics programs. You will be the primary interface between our external customers, suppliers/partners, and internal teams; define business direction, grow program portfolio, manage complex strategic relationships (internal/external), and ensure the highest quality on-time delivery. Your role will be as a key business team member, providing program development, opportunity growth, customer-centric insight, advice on business issues, and raising the bar for inspirational people leadership across the organization.

This is a hybrid on-site position located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI

How You Will Do It:

• Lead integrated Program Teams responsible for the successful performance of new, complex development products.
• Leads the development of Statements of Work used for outsourcing Product Development work packages.
• Participate as a team leader on proposal activities and ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for pricing capabilities and ensure they deliver on time and on budget.
• Provide contractual interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid & proposal activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to meet contractual, financial, technical, and schedule requirements.
• Maintain technical and commercial marketing objectives and ensure program completion within established milestones.
• Plan, direct, maintain and present project technical and financial status to the executive team.
• Guide the development of program business and technical strategies.

What We Look For:

Required:

• You must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or engineering, or a Master's or MBA degree preferred.
• 4+ years of program management experience involving all aspects of complex technical engineering development programs from contract award through completion (preferred) and other management experience.
• Must possess leadership qualities essential in leading matrix organization teams and integrated program teams.
• Risk management experience, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel, both domestic and international.
• Knowledge and understanding of customer flow-down requirements and ensuring that government compliance is maintained.

Desired:

• New Product Development experience within the commercial and defense industries.
• Working knowledge of aircraft avionics systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a customer-facing role desired, preferably in the government and/or commercial avionics industry.
• Experience in managing program finances, schedule, technical components as well as other aspects relating to program management of complex technical programs highly preferred.

Who We Are:

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.