Job Description – Executive - Program Management(Aerospace)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Aerospace Program Manager to lead and manage aerospace programs from project initiation through successful delivery. The role requires strong expertise in aerospace program management, cross-functional coordination, customer relationship management, and end-to-end order execution.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and business management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Aerospace Program Management

• Lead and manage aerospace programs throughout the complete project lifecycle:
  • Project initiation
    
  • Planning
    
  • Execution
    
  • Monitoring
    
  • Closure
    
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, quality, and business expectations.
  
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
  
• Drive project governance and ensure alignment with customer and organizational objectives.
  

New Project Management

• Manage new project introduction activities and coordinate project kick-off processes.
  
• Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from RFQ/NPI to production.
  
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
  

End-to-End Order Management

• Manage complete order lifecycle to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
  
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams for execution of customer orders.
  
• Track order status, production schedules, and shipment commitments.
  
• Resolve operational challenges impacting delivery performance.
  

Customer Relationship Management & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
  
• Act as the primary interface between customers and internal teams.
  
• Understand customer requirements and proactively address concerns and expectations.
  
• Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for growth and expansion.
  
• Drive customer satisfaction through responsive communication and execution excellence.
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with:
  • Engineering
    
  • Operations
    
  • Quality
    
  • Supply Chain
    
  • Production
    
  • Finance teams
    
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination across departments for successful project execution.
  
• Conduct regular project review meetings and status updates with stakeholders.
  

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver project presentations, reports, and business updates to customers and management.
  
• Communicate project status, risks, action plans, and strategies effectively.
  
• Maintain project documentation, trackers, and management reports.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Aerospace Engineering
    
  • Mechanical Engineering
    
  • Electronics Engineering
    
  • Industrial Engineering
    
  • Business Management
    
  • Related disciplines
    

Experience

• Extensive experience in:
  • Aerospace Program Management
    
  • Manufacturing/EMS/Aerospace industry
    
  • Customer program management
    
  • Project execution and delivery management
    

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Aerospace manufacturing and program execution
    
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
    
  • Order management and production planning
    
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
    
• Experience handling cross-functional project execution in complex manufacturing environments.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities.
  
• Strong customer-oriented mindset.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or Program Management certification is an added advantage.
  
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, EMS, or high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.
  
• Exposure to ERP/Project Management tools preferred.
  

Benefits / Role Exposure

• Opportunity to lead strategic aerospace programs and customer projects.
  
• Exposure to end-to-end aerospace manufacturing and business operations.
  
• Interaction with global customers and cross-functional leadership teams.
  
• Career growth opportunities in Program Management, Business Operations, and Customer Management.