Program Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Program Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of complex programs, primarily related to FPGA design, development, testing and validation. This role requires strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and effective stakeholder management to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, leadership experience, and the ability to balance technical, financial, and operational aspects of multiple projects.

The successful candidate is detail-oriented and highly collaborative. There will be a significant amount of interaction with the customer’s teams. Listening to the customer’s issues and offering proactive solutions is critical to building a strong relationship with this customer.

As a Program Manager, you may oversee multiple FPGA engineering teams and projects for aerospace clients, ensuring compliance with DO-254 standards. This individual will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources. They will support proposal development, interface with customers, and ensure smooth coordination between internal teams, including engineering and Sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary contact for customers, aligning on scope, technical requirements, and deliverables. Collaborate with customers to define metrics, track budgets, and address issues and risks.
• Implement standard PM practices/processes (Program Plan, Change Control, Risk Management, Communication Plan, etc.)
• Interface with existing teams to assume lead role for DO-254 FPGA teams, managing the customer's SOW, contractual commitments, and performance throughout contract phases.
• Work closely with FPGA engineers to monitor progress, provide support, and guide Team Leads in creating realistic estimates, plans, schedules, and documentation. Prioritize product changes and enhancements.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Track progress, create status reports, and communicate key metrics to customers and internal leadership.
• Manage FPGA engineering personnel including working with HR and Recruiting.
• Responsible for the operational performance of the FPGA teams including financial, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and other key metrics identified by the organization.
• Collaborate with resource managers internally and externally to staff projects and ensure workload continuity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or graduate in related disciplines
• 15+ years of Program Management experience. Knowledge of DO-254 programs is desirable.
• Proven experience managing FPGA programs through proposal, development, and certification phases.
• • Ability to translate technical scope into schedules and budgets for proposals.
• Proven ability to manage large project teams (50-100+ engineers) and ensure quality supplier support.
• Experience managing remote and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working with customers, engineers, and Sales teams.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira). PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or PgMP certification.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO 254
• Experience working in or managing engineering programs