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Program Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026

Position: Program Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA area


We're partnering with an industry-leading manufacturer seeking a Program Manager to lead complex, custom-engineered programs supporting space, defense, and advanced technology applications. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization with a strong track record of innovation, long-term customer partnerships, and significant investment in future leadership development.


What You'll Do:

  • Lead multiple complex aerospace programs from proposal through production handoff
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and profitability
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance
  • Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), project plans, budgets, and customer proposals
  • Monitor program performance and drive execution against cost, schedule, and technical objectives
  • Identify and resolve issues while maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Support new business opportunities and contract pursuits


What We're Looking For:

  • Engineering background with strong project or program management experience
  • 7 years of engineering, product development, or technical leadership experience
  • 5 years managing complex projects or programs
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and program profitability
  • Highly organized, analytical, and results-oriented


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work directly with some of the most recognizable organizations in aerospace and space exploration
  • Lead highly customized, technically challenging programs with long development cycles
  • Join a collaborative environment alongside engineering and operations leadership
  • Significant opportunity for career growth and succession planning
  • High visibility role with direct impact on business performance and customer success


If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, customer engagement, and program leadership while helping bring innovative aerospace solutions to life, we'd love to connect.

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