Program Manager at PBS Aerospace Inc

Roswell, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Capital Budgeting, Earned Value Management, New Product Introduction, Facility Expansion, Cross-Functional Leadership, Risk Management, Process Validation, Manufacturing Scale-up, Vendor Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Key Responsibilities: * Program Management * Own end-to-end program management for the capital expansion initiative — from planning through execution, commissioning, and production handoff * Define and govern program scope, master schedule, capital budgets (CapEx), deliverables, and risk registers * Drive integrated program reviews, milestone gate decisions, and executive reporting across the full program lifecycle * Manage interdependencies across facility construction, equipment procurement, process validation, and workforce ramp * New Product Introduction * Drive NPI programs through prototyping, qualification, and production readiness * Support proposal development, statement of work (SOW) definition, and cost estimates for advanced technologies and future products * Coordinate with R&D teams to align technical milestones with business objectives and program goals * Business Operations & Facility Expansion * Own the capital program budget — develop CapEx forecasts, manage actuals vs. plan, and report variances with corrective action plans * Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to track program progress and forecast completion with fidelity * Partner with finance to ensure capital project spend aligns with accounting and capitalization policies * Provide regular program status updates to executive leadership, including schedule, cost, risk, and key decisions * Cross-Functional Coordination * Serve as the primary program integrator across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, EH&S, HR, IT, and finance * Align operational infrastructure buildout (IT systems, ERP, MES, tooling) with production go-live milestones * Lead cross-functional program teams and drive accountability to commitments across all workstreams Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical field; Master’s degree or PMP certification strongly preferred * 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, with 3+ years leading capital programs or large-scale operations expansion initiatives * Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar capital projects from business case through commissioning and production handoff * Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), integrated master schedules, and capital budget management * Deep knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, facility buildout, and production ramp processes in a regulated industry * Proven ability to lead and influence large cross-functional teams without direct authority * Experience managing general contractors, construction projects, and capital equipment vendors * Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies * Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation skills * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and resource constraints Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with turbine engine, propulsion, or complex rotating machinery manufacturing * Background in greenfield or brownfield facility startups * Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and aerospace quality management systems * Experience integrating MES, ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and shop-floor data systems during production ramp * PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification PBS Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We adhere to these commitments in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program management for capital expansion initiatives, including planning, execution, and production handoff. Coordinate cross-functional teams to align operational infrastructure and NPI programs with business objectives.