Program Manager – Aerospace & Defense Systems

Giner • Newton, MA

2d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Giner is a world leader in electrochemical technologies with a 50-year record of success. Giner’s business is innovation. We research, develop, and manufacture new product solutions to address the toughest challenges in the defense, space, energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead programs within the Aerospace & Defense sector. This role is designed as a near-term leadership position with the opportunity to expand into a broader senior leadership role (Director, Program Management & Planning) as the business and aerospace market portfolio grow. The Program Manager will be responsible for end-to-end execution of development and/or production programs while operating within a Quality Management System preparing for AS9100 certification. This individual will ensure cost, schedule, technical, and contractual performance while supporting strategic growth initiatives in government and commercial aerospace & defense markets.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense program management or technical project leadership.
• Direct experience supporting space systems, defense projects, or related aerospace hardware.
• Experience operating within an AS9100-certified environment or equivalent aerospace QMS.
• Working knowledge of aerospace program lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, production).
• Experience managing program budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of government contracting environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Business, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• 12+ years of progressive responsibility in Aerospace & Defense, including leadership of multiple concurrent programs.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost performance management (CPI/SPI).
• Experience supporting NASA, Space Force, DoD, or major aerospace prime contractors.
• Familiarity with electrochemical products and systems (electrolyzers and fuel cells).
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience contributing to capture strategy, proposal leadership, or market expansion initiatives.
• Active or prior U.S. Security Clearance (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional execution of assigned programs from proposal through delivery.
• Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk across long development cycles.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting as required.
• Ensure compliance with proposed AS9100 processes, configuration management, and documentation standards.
• Interface directly with customers (e.g., DoD, NASA, primes, commercial space clients) and support program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.).
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure mission assurance and delivery performance.
• Support business development, proposal efforts, and strategic growth initiatives within the Space and Defense markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees