Principal Program Manager

Lynx

18h

About The Position

Main Responsibilities:
· Lead delivery of multiple cross-functional projects, including customer-driven, partnership, and internal initiatives.
· Support project estimation, proposal development, and milestone planning.
· Launch and manage project teams, ensuring clear understanding of goals, constraints, and timelines.
· Coordinate distributed teams working on embedded software and hardware for defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.
· Apply AS9100-certified processes and independent judgment to drive results.
· Identify and mitigate risks, resolve cross-functional issues, and manage stakeholder expectations.
· Conduct project reviews and maintain dashboards to monitor health and progress.
· Drive process and tool improvements to support operational excellence and innovation.
· Lead onsite engineering teams and manage cost, schedule, and technical execution.
· Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to track and manage project performance.
· Provide regular customer and leadership updates and ensure technical coordination.
· Travel up to 25% required.
Required Qualifications:
· Engineering BS degree, preferably in Electrical, Computers, or Systems; or equivalent technical experience.
· 5+ years of software development experience
· Exceptional organizational, communication, collaboration, persuasion, team building, and other interpersonal skills.
· At least 7 years' experience in project management.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for customer-facing and regulatory documentation.
· Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Diligent, tenacious, high integrity, and strong work ethic.
· Able to quickly learn business and who to go to for which problems. Politically savvy, but not self-serving.
· Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with external customers and peers
· Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
· Prior Experience using Agile Software Methodologies
· Experience in software development and integrations programs
· Scrum Master experience
· Clearance eligibility required
Desired Skills & Experience
· Proven experience in embedded software development for safety-critical aerospace systems Application.
· Skilled in managing geographically distributed engineering teams across complex, matrixed aerospace programs.
· Expertise in Statements of Work, capacity planning, client engagement, scheduling, and risk management within regulated environments.
· Experience leading teams through waterfall and agile development processes; Scrum Master certification is a plus.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Project) and Jira.
· Familiarity with professional services automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP S/4Hana).
· Background in graphics and compute frameworks (OpenGL SC, Vulkan) used in avionics and visualization systems.
· Strong understanding of real-time operating systems, software development standards, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
· Experience applying Six Sigma, Lean principles, and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) in aerospace programs.
· Deep knowledge of DO-178C certification, avionics software lifecycle, and Defense & Aerospace market requirements.
· Exposure to Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262) is a plus for cross-industry applications.
· Advanced certifications in project/program management (PMP, PgMP, CSM, PMI-ACP).
· Master's degree in engineering or business preferred.
· Experience as a Product Owner or in product management for aerospace systems.
· Skilled in requirements generation, technical documentation, and stakeholder communication.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for customer-facing and regulatory documentation.

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
401K with generous employer match
Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Remote work opportunities based on role
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career growth and professional development opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Engineering BS degree, preferably in Electrical, Computers, or Systems; or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Exceptional organizational, communication, collaboration, persuasion, team building, and other interpersonal skills.
• At least 7 years' experience in project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for customer-facing and regulatory documentation.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Diligent, tenacious, high integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Able to quickly learn business and who to go to for which problems. Politically savvy, but not self-serving.
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with external customers and peers
• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Prior Experience using Agile Software Methodologies
• Experience in software development and integrations programs
• Scrum Master experience
• Clearance eligibility required

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in embedded software development for safety-critical aerospace systems Application.
• Skilled in managing geographically distributed engineering teams across complex, matrixed aerospace programs.
• Expertise in Statements of Work, capacity planning, client engagement, scheduling, and risk management within regulated environments.
• Experience leading teams through waterfall and agile development processes; Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Project) and Jira.
• Familiarity with professional services automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP S/4Hana).
• Background in graphics and compute frameworks (OpenGL SC, Vulkan) used in avionics and visualization systems.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems, software development standards, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience applying Six Sigma, Lean principles, and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) in aerospace programs.
• Deep knowledge of DO-178C certification, avionics software lifecycle, and Defense & Aerospace market requirements.
• Exposure to Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262) is a plus for cross-industry applications.
• Advanced certifications in project/program management (PMP, PgMP, CSM, PMI-ACP).
• Master's degree in engineering or business preferred.
• Experience as a Product Owner or in product management for aerospace systems.
• Skilled in requirements generation, technical documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for customer-facing and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple cross-functional projects, including customer-driven, partnership, and internal initiatives.
• Support project estimation, proposal development, and milestone planning.
• Launch and manage project teams, ensuring clear understanding of goals, constraints, and timelines.
• Coordinate distributed teams working on embedded software and hardware for defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets.
• Apply AS9100-certified processes and independent judgment to drive results.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve cross-functional issues, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct project reviews and maintain dashboards to monitor health and progress.
• Drive process and tool improvements to support operational excellence and innovation.
• Lead onsite engineering teams and manage cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to track and manage project performance.
• Provide regular customer and leadership updates and ensure technical coordination.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Benefits

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level