Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Structures / M&P)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Structures / M&P) in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex aerospace engineering programs from concept through production, with a focus on structures and materials. You will manage schedules, budgets, and technical plans while coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure program success. By providing clarity, tracking progress, and mitigating risks, you will directly influence program outcomes and product performance. The position requires a proactive, systems-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes technical environment. You will serve as the connective tissue between engineers, management, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment across all program phases. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, detail, and seeing the bigger picture in advanced aerospace projects.

Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and communicate program budgets, schedules, and product development plans to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Structures and Materials & Process work package owners across requirements, design, manufacturing, testing, certification, and production phases.
• Support supply chain activities, including management of external suppliers.
• Provide engineering inputs to the integrated master schedule for accurate metrics and program visibility.
• Track goals, deliverables, risks, and mitigation plans; implement execution rhythms and tools to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Assess resource requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with other TPMs to generate comprehensive project reports.
• Manage the project roadmap within the framework of overall program strategy and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in technical program/project management, preferably in aerospace; total experience of 10+ years.
• Experience in structures engineering across the product lifecycle, including composite materials and aerostructures certification.
• Demonstrated project management experience through design, testing, and qualification phases.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Jama, Jira, or similar.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and manage conflict.
• Experience implementing standard processes, proactive follow-up, and autonomous decision-making in ambiguous situations.
• Familiarity with Dassault 3DX is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonuses and stock options depending on role and seniority.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and sick leave.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Remote work until relocation to the permanent headquarters, with periodic travel for team collaboration.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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