Technical Program Manager

Location: Everett, WA

Employment Type: 6 month contract (possible extension or conversion)

Pay Range: $75-90hr W2 plus benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

Our aerospace and defense manufacturing client is seeking a Technical Program Manager to work on several complex and critical avionics programs. You will take ownership of the entire program lifecycle, from proposal effort, contract award to final delivery, translating customer requirements into cutting-edge, flight-worthy products. This role is for a dynamic leader who can drive and inspire cross-functional teams to exceed technical, schedule, and budgetary goals in a high-stakes, highly-regulated industry.

Primary 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.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field.

Preferred Specialized Skills and Abilities

• 10 years of proven experience in successfully managing complex technical programs in the aerospace or another highly-regulated industry. Aerospace highly preferred.
• 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.

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

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

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