What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Onsite) position at Boom Supersonic?
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At Boom, we’re developing the future of supersonic aviation—delivering high-performance, sustainable aircraft through focused, high-impact programs like XB-1, Overture, and Symphony. Achieving these milestones requires more than innovation; it takes disciplined program leadership, close coordination across teams and a clear focus on delivering real progress everyday.
We’re hiring a Program Manager to drive the execution of Boom’s most critical development programs—including the Overture airliner and the Symphony propulsion system. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing complex schedules and budgets, and ensuring technical milestones are met across multiple high-stakes initiatives. This is a pivotal position for a program leader who can turn ambitious plans into on-time, on-budget reality
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Role Overvi
ewAs a Program Manager at Boom, you wil
- l:Lead end-to-end execution across multiple high-priority programs—driving schedule, cost, and technical alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team
- s.Build and manage integrated master schedules and budgets that connect daily activities to long-term milestone
- s.Translate bold technical goals into executable program plans and work breakdown structures, ensuring nothing gets lost between vision and deliver
- y.Interface directly with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure accountability and alignment across the development lifecycl
- e.Bring visibility and structure to complexity—deploying program controls, metrics, and dashboards that guide decision-making and surface risk earl
- y.Champion clear, consistent communication at all levels—whether rallying a technical team, or briefing executiv
- esNavigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving requirements with confidence and composur
- e.Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous improvement—always looking for ways to help our teams move faster and smarte
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The Ideal Candid
- ateBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems, or a technical discipl
- ineProven success delivering multi-disciplinary programs in design, test, and production environme
- ntsDeep fluency in program tools and processes—schedule development, earned value, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and change cont
- rolStrong systems thinker who can operate at both strategic and detailed lev
- elsExcellent communicator and collaborator—able to influence across technical and non-technical te
- amsExperience working with hardware-software interfaces, regulatory frameworks, and fast-moving development cyc
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What Will Set You A
- partProven success leading high-stakes supplier and partner relationships, ensuring alignment, delivery, and accountability across critical interf
- acesStartup or growth-stage aerospace experience—you know how to build structure in fast-moving, resource-constrained environm
- entsBias for action—you prioritize decisively, move quickly, and keep teams focused on forward prog
- ressExecutive presence and clarity under pressure—you bring focus, composure, and crisp communication when it matters
- mostStrong technical fluency—you understand engineering and certification constraints and turn them into clear, actionable p
- lansNatural leader—people want to follow you because you lead with integrity, earn trust quickly, and influence without formal autho
- rityWilling to roll up your sleeves—no task is beneath you when the mission is on the
- lineBrings energy, optimism, and a contagious sense of fun—you make the work lighter and the team stro
nger
This is your chance to work on the most exciting aircraft programs of our time—and help make supersonic flight a reality a
gain.
Compen
- sationP3 Level - Typically 5 - 10 years of experience - Base salary range: $120,000 – $1
- 51,000P4 Level - Typically 10 - 15 years of experience - Base salary range: $148,000 – $1
- 88,000P5 Level - Typically 15 years of experience - Base salary range: $174,000 – $2
20,000
Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package. Other elements may include long-term incentives/equity, flexible PTO, and a suite of progressive benefits designed to support our employees’ well-being and
growth.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer
active.
ITAR Re
quirementTo conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about I
TAR here.
Equal Opportunity
StatementBoom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and busi
Salary : $120,000 - $220,000