VP of Program Management

At Knight Aerospace, we offer more than a paycheck—we provide a rewarding career with competitive compensation and valuable benefits designed to support your success.

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• Company-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and the people who make it all possible.

Title/Role:  Vice President, Programs  

Department:  Executive Leadership

Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Execute all programs within contractual requirements to ensure that the project cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met or exceeded
2. Utilizing Earned Value Management, review and report program financial and schedule status frequently
3. Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat business
4. Manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking
5. Identify opportunities to improve profit margins for individual programs and/or processes throughout the organization
6. Lead and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
7. Collaborate with sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver programs on schedule and within budget[IJ1] 
8. Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for program management, including technology roadmaps and market positioning.[IJ2] 
9. Drive business development initiatives, including identifying new market opportunities and crafting competitive proposals
10. Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks (AS9100, FAA, DoD)

1. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
2. Highly-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
4. Leadership skills to include the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others, training them on the correct use of tools and processes

1. Minimum 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry
2. 7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing multi-year aerospace programs exceeding $10M in annual revenue
3. Track record of successfully overseeing programs with budgets above $25M
4. BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or Business from an accredited university
5. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
6. Cost accounting or financial analysis experience preferred
7. Direct experience with military aerospace programs preferred

Work Environment Requirements:

1. Office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment
2. Moderate travel may be required to meet with clients, oversee programs, and support business development activities