Program Manager, Special Missions

PILATUS BUSINESS AIRCRAFT LTD • Broomfield, CO

51d • $72,685 - $109,028

About The Position

Pilatus is hiring a Program Manager to join our Special Missions team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing Special Missions aircraft programs by coordinating cross-functional activities and managing customer communication. A successful individual in this position will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with all specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with 3–5 years of project or program management experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or a comparable technical industry
• Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, delegate effectively, motivate team members, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals. Skilled in managing, assigning, and tracking multiple tasks in coordination with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

Nice To Haves

• Aviation experience preferred; a pilot’s license is a plus
• PMP certification is desired

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and execution of assigned aircraft programs in accordance with contracted scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Monitors progress of project tasks across all functional areas to ensure program objectives are met; drives cross-functional alignment to maintain schedule and configuration compliance
• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, managing requests, facilitating meetings, communicating status, and ensuring a professional experience
• Coordinates closely with Program Managers, Special Missions Planners, Engineering, Production, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate communication and timely decision-making
• Identifies project risks and issues, develops and implements mitigation plans, and escalates concerns as needed to maintain program performance
• Manages task-tracking systems for assigned projects, ensuring all deliverables are properly logged, monitored, and completed
• Develops and maintains detailed project timelines, tracking key milestones across engineering, production, and testing phases
• Coordinates all customer entry-into-service activities, ensuring a smooth transition from production to operational readiness
• Prepares and delivers internal and external program reports, presentations, and documentation as required

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
• The salary range for this position is $72,685 - 109,028 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees