Senior Program Manager

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, Inc.

. Own delivery of assigned customer programs from proposal planning and contract award through development, production, fielding, sustainment, and closeout .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive program management expertise, including the ability to lead complex technical programs, manage budgets, and ensure successful customer acceptance. Proficient in developing program management processes and fostering collaboration across functional teams in aerospace and defense sectors.

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Program ManagementBudget ManagementCustomer CommunicationPMP CertificationAerospace and Defense Experience

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Hard Skills

Program Management ProcessesIntegrated SchedulesContractual DeliverablesRisk ManagementFinancial ForecastingEngineering DevelopmentSystems IntegrationVerification and ValidationManufacturing OperationsField Operations

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringInfluenceCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Program Management Office (PMO)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Project Management SoftwareLogistics Management ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseUnmanned SystemsRoboticsGovernment ContractingSubcontract ManagementExport RequirementsIntelligence and Surveillance SystemsPayload IntegrationAirborne Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own delivery of assigned customer programs from proposal planning and contract award through development, production, fielding, sustainment, and closeout
Establish, implement, and mature the company’s Program Management Office (PMO)
Develop standardized program management processes, governance, reporting, and tools
Train, mentor, and develop junior Project Managers
Lead complex programs by establishing integrated schedules, budgets, milestones, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and ownership
Partner with Business Development and Solutions Engineering on proposals, estimates, execution assumptions, and customer commitments
Translate contract requirements into engineering, production, test, and delivery plans
Own program financial performance, including budgets, actual costs, forecasts, estimates at completion, and margin risks
Serve as primary point of contact for program execution and lead customer reviews
Control scope and changes with Contracts and Finance
Coordinate deployment readiness, including staffing, training, aircraft and equipment availability, subcontractor support, logistics, and sustainment
Manage supplier and subcontractor deliverables, dependencies, quality, schedules, and corrective actions
Maintain program risks, issues, decisions, and action plans; escalate material concerns
Track contractual reporting, customer acceptance, and billing milestones
Build program management processes, capture lessons learned, and coordinate handoffs to Client Success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight or more years of relevant program or project management experience, including at least three years leading complex technical programs across multiple functions
Demonstrated delivery of aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, robotics, or comparable hardware and software programs from planning through customer acceptance
Experience managing program budgets, forecasts, integrated schedules, contractual deliverables, risks, and changes; able to connect execution decisions to financial outcomes
Ability to lead through influence, resolve competing priorities, and secure commitments from functional teams in a growing organization
Strong customer-facing communication and executive briefing skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs and escalate issues with actionable recommendations
Working knowledge of engineering development, systems integration, verification and validation, manufacturing, and field operations
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, program management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional or military experience
Experience with unmanned aircraft, autonomy, intelligence and surveillance systems, payload integration, or airborne communications
Experience supporting U.S. government or international defense customers, including product deliveries and contractor-operated services
Familiarity with government contracting, subcontract management, and applicable export or security requirements
PMP certification or equivalent training; experience introducing practical program controls and reporting in a scaling company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position
Up to 25% travel to support customer engagements, program execution, and company operations