Sr Manager, Program
Company: AAR Corp
Role summary
Sr Manager, Program is a role at AAR Corp in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Sr Manager, Program
- Company
- AAR Corp
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-13
Job description
Description:
Oversee the planning and execution of aircraft modification programs, including schedule, budget, engineering status, certification, supplier management and kit development. The Sr. Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee risk management and ensure on-time delivery of all engineering, supplier and certification milestones.
What you will be responsible for:
● Review Statement of Work (SOW) for program and customer specific requirements.
● Lead and manage assigned programs, including overall program schedule, budget, engineering status, certification, supplier management and kit development.
● Coordinate engineering requirements with Director of Engineering and Project Engineer (as applicable) and monitor out of scope items to ensure projects remain within plan and budget.
● Identify, track and close action items resulting from meetings and reviews.
● Identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring timely coordination and resolution of challenges.
● Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, Buyers, Kitting/QC, manufacturing, certification organization/ODA, suppliers) to ensure compliance and successful program execution.
● Support customer and supplier kickoff and design review meetings.
● Provide regular program updates, status reports and review progress with management and recommend corrective actions.
● Serve as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external parties.
● Assist with preparing budget and estimates in response to customer change requests.
● All other duties as assigned.
● Occasional travel is required to meet with customers and suppliers. Able to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice (15%25).
What you will need to be successful in this role :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent technical background.
· At least seven years of engineering and/or program management and certification experience, with a proven track record of managing complex FAA/EASA STC projects .
· Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage complex timelines, budgets and resources.
Must be well organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
· Competitive salary.
· Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
· 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
· Generous paid time off program.
· Professional development, career advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
· Knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations and experience in interacting with regulatory bodies and managing certification processes.
· Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineering/program team, customers, stakeholders and senior leadership.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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