Overview
VP of Program Management Jobs in San Antonio, TX at Knight Aerospace
Title: VP of Program Management
Company: Knight Aerospace
Location: San Antonio, TX
Description
Title/Role: Vice President, Programs
Department: Executive Leadership
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Duties And Responsibilities
- Execute all programs within contractual requirements to ensure that the project cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met or exceeded
- Utilizing Earned Value Management, review and report program financial and schedule status frequently
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat business
- Manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking
- Identify opportunities to improve profit margins for individual programs and/or processes throughout the organization
- Lead and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
- Collaborate with sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver programs on schedule and within budget[IJ1]
- Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for program management, including technology roadmaps and market positioning.[IJ2]
- Drive business development initiatives, including identifying new market opportunities and crafting competitive proposals
- Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks (AS9100, FAA, DoD)
General Expectations:
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Highly-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Leadership skills to include the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others, training them on the correct use of tools and processes
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- 7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing multi-year aerospace programs exceeding $10M in annual revenue
- Track record of successfully overseeing programs with budgets above $25M
- BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or Business from an accredited university
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Cost accounting or financial analysis experience preferred
- Direct experience with military aerospace programs preferred
Work Environment Requirements
- Office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment
- Moderate travel may be required to meet with clients, oversee programs, and support business development activities
