The ideal candidate will bring strong project leadership experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive results in a dynamic aerospace environment. Success in this role requires balancing competing priorities, mitigating risks, and leading teams through influence rather than direct authority.
Key Responsibilities
Manage projects within the new product development and fleet support portfolios from initiation through completion.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
Evaluate customer requests and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective technical and operational solutions.
Assess project feasibility, producibility, reliability, maintainability, costs, risks, and profitability.
Apply project management best practices to monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communications.
Develop and present project metrics, KPIs, status reports, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
Lead project teams using a servant leadership approach that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Identify and recommend the resources, staffing, facilities, and funding necessary to achieve project goals.
Proactively identify risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for process improvement.
Support technical and operational initiatives related to Daher aircraft products and fleet support operations.
Foster strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Aviation, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, program management, or a related leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with project planning, scheduling, and project management software.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to influence teams and drive results without direct authority.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, customers, and executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Aerospace, aviation, aircraft manufacturing, or Tier 1 supplier experience.
Experience supporting aircraft fleet operations, fleet support programs, or aftermarket services.
Knowledge of product development lifecycle processes.
Formal training or certification in Project Management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent).
Working knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR Parts 21 and 23.
Experience leading highly technical, cross-functional engineering projects
Information related to the position: (Required for all positions)
The compensation for this role starts at $70,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus.
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
Your next opportunity starts here — here are the next steps
Review of your application
An initial conversation with a recruiter
One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)
After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.
Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
