VP of Program Management

Knight Aerospace Medical Systems LLC•San Antonio, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Knight Aerospace is seeking a Vice President, Programs to lead its program management function within Executive Leadership. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is responsible for executing programs to meet contractual cost, schedule, and technical performance goals, while advancing program profitability and the organization’s long-term program-management strategy. The position works closely with clients and teams across sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, and supports business development and regulatory compliance. The work is 100% on-site in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments, with moderate travel potentially required.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
7–10 years in senior leadership roles managing multi-year aerospace programs exceeding $10 million in annual revenue.
A track record of overseeing programs with budgets above $25 million.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical) or Business from an accredited university.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Leadership ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others, including training them in the correct use of tools and processes.

Nice To Haves

Cost accounting or financial analysis experience.
Direct experience with military aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

Execute programs within contractual requirements to meet or exceed cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
Use Earned Value Management to review and frequently report program financial and schedule status.
Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and build relationships that support repeat business.
Manage program budget forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance tracking.
Identify opportunities to improve program profit margins and organizational processes.
Lead and mentor program managers, fostering innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Collaborate with sales, finance, engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver programs on schedule and within budget.
Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for program management, including technology roadmaps and market positioning.
Drive business development initiatives by identifying market opportunities and crafting competitive proposals.
Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks, including AS9100, FAA, and DoD requirements.