The Role
Lead aerospace programs end-to-end from initiation through delivery, ensuring on-time, in-scope execution. Manage NPI, order lifecycle, cross-functional coordination (engineering, supply chain, production, quality), customer relationships, risk mitigation, reporting, and business development to drive customer satisfaction and program growth.
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Job Description – Executive - Program Management(Aerospace)
Position Summary
Aerospace Program Management
Educational Qualification
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Aerospace Program Manager to lead and manage aerospace programs from project initiation through successful delivery. The role requires strong expertise in aerospace program management, cross-functional coordination, customer relationship management, and end-to-end order execution.
The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and business management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and business growth.
Aerospace Program Management
- Lead and manage aerospace programs throughout the complete project lifecycle:
- Project initiation
- Planning
- Execution
- Monitoring
- Closure
- Project initiation
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, quality, and business expectations.
- Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
- Drive project governance and ensure alignment with customer and organizational objectives.
- Manage new project introduction activities and coordinate project kick-off processes.
- Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from RFQ/NPI to production.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Manage complete order lifecycle to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
- Coordinate with planning, procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams for execution of customer orders.
- Track order status, production schedules, and shipment commitments.
- Resolve operational challenges impacting delivery performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Act as the primary interface between customers and internal teams.
- Understand customer requirements and proactively address concerns and expectations.
- Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Drive customer satisfaction through responsive communication and execution excellence.
- Collaborate closely with:
- Engineering
- Operations
- Quality
- Supply Chain
- Production
- Finance teams
- Engineering
- Ensure seamless communication and coordination across departments for successful project execution.
- Conduct regular project review meetings and status updates with stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver project presentations, reports, and business updates to customers and management.
- Communicate project status, risks, action plans, and strategies effectively.
- Maintain project documentation, trackers, and management reports.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Business Management
- Related disciplines
- Aerospace Engineering
- Extensive experience in:
- Aerospace Program Management
- Manufacturing/EMS/Aerospace industry
- Customer program management
- Project execution and delivery management
- Aerospace Program Management
- Strong understanding of:
- Aerospace manufacturing and program execution
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Order management and production planning
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Aerospace manufacturing and program execution
- Experience handling cross-functional project execution in complex manufacturing environments.
- Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Strong customer-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- PMP or Program Management certification is an added advantage.
- Experience in Aerospace, Defense, EMS, or high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.
- Exposure to ERP/Project Management tools preferred.
- Opportunity to lead strategic aerospace programs and customer projects.
- Exposure to end-to-end aerospace manufacturing and business operations.
- Interaction with global customers and cross-functional leadership teams.
- Career growth opportunities in Program Management, Business Operations, and Customer Management.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related discipline
- Extensive experience in aerospace program management and customer program management
- Experience in manufacturing/EMS/aerospace industry and project execution/delivery management
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and program execution in complex manufacturing environments
- Order management, production planning, and end-to-end order lifecycle coordination experience
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and acting as primary customer interface
- Cross-functional coordination with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, production, and finance
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables
- PMP or Program Management certification
- Experience in Aerospace, Defense, EMS, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Exposure to ERP and project management tools
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The Company
What We Do
Cyient DLM provides end-to-end design-led manufacturing (DLM) solutions, integrating electronics and mechanical capabilities. It specializes in high-mix, high-reliability solutions for safety-critical applications in highly regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and industrial sectors, managing the product life cycle from concept through certification.
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