Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager

Carrollton, TX

The Company

Our client is a global leader in aviation technology, specializing in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft. They design their audio, video, lighting, and entertainment systems completely in-house, from concept through production and support.

The Job

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Program Manager to lead critical developmental programs within the organization. In this role, you will plan, execute, and deliver complex programs that encompass design, development, testing, and qualification. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in a highly regulated industry, experience in product development, and experience leading cross-functional teams. You must thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and bring structure and discipline to program execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-potential individual with aspirations for senior leadership, offering the chance to build a strong foundation for future growth and career advancement.

Functions

• Manage assigned programs from early-stage development through testing, certification, and production
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and financial forecasts to ensure successful project delivery
• Interface directly with OEM customers to manage requirements, timelines, and changes while ensuring alignment with program objectives
• Identify technical and operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive proactive solutions
• Communicate program status, critical path items, and decision points to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Support customer engagements, ensuring expectations and deliverables are aligned
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams to keep programs on track
• Learn and implement best-in-class PMO practices under the guidance of senior leadership
• Support programs for various business units across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in program management or engineering within a regulated industry.
• Ability to create and manage project schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Experience with customer interactions, supplier management, and technical problem-solving.
• Experience with team management, intra-departmental collaboration, subcontracts, and program reporting to senior leadership.
• Driven, adaptable, and eager to grow into a senior leadership role over time.
• Experience with program management tools such as MS Project or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting programs encompassing business jet cabin systems, in-flight entertainment, audio and video distribution, or related avionics technologies
• Experience in customer-facing technical support within aerospace or a similarly regulated technical environment
• Experience managing P&L, KPIs, and contract development and execution (SOWs, proposals, change memos/proposals)