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Korry Electronics Co. · 4 weeks ago

Aerospace Technical Program Manager

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Korry Electronics is a leader in avionics programs, and they are seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee the entire program lifecycle. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing program strategies, mitigating risks, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a highly-regulated industry.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Orchestrate and lead: Direct and motivate integrated program teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, ensuring seamless coordination from concept to delivery

Set the strategy: Define and manage the overall program plan, including scope, objectives, schedule, budget, and resources. Navigate our phase-gate process and drive timely execution

Mitigate risk: Apply a meticulous and proactive approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Develop robust strategies to prevent and resolve issues before they can impact program success

Champion customer satisfaction: Serve as the primary liaison between our team and external stakeholders. Clearly and concisely communicate program progress, risks, and forecasts to ensure alignment and build strong relationships

Drive performance: Manage and influence resources to achieve program objectives, track performance against cost targets, and identify opportunities for additional revenue and cost reduction

Champion continuous improvement: Uphold our commitment to excellence by standardizing processes, capturing lessons learned, and continuously improving our products and procedures

Performs special projects/tasks as assigned

Qualification

Program managementAerospace industry experienceRisk managementProject management softwarePMP certificationAnalytical mindsetCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring technical teams

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field

10 years' experience in program management or similar role in a highly regulated industry

Proven experience in successfully managing complex technical programs in the aerospace or another highly-regulated industry

Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and mentor technical teams to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities in a fast-paced, independent environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical and business information to diverse audiences

An analytical mindset with proven experience in risk management, budgetary control, and strategic planning

Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project), task management software (e.g., Jira) and strong technical aptitude

Preferred

Highly Desirable: PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or Value Engineering certification

Company

Korry Electronics Co.

Korry has been a trusted name in human-machine interface (HMI) solutions for over 85 years, when the company created the first lighted cockpit controls for the developing military and commercial aircraft industry back in 1937.

Founded in 1937

Everett, Washington, USA

201-500 employees