Copy of Aviation Senior Program Manager

San Antonio, TX (On-site)

$180K/yr – $310K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own large aviation program delivery with multi-year scope across airside, landside and terminal, balancing client goals, FAA rules, and executive governance to drive on-time, on-budget outcomes.

  • Program ownership: governance, reporting, and metrics to keep multi-stakeholder programs aligned.
  • Executive interface: manage relationships with airport authorities, regulators, and partners to de-risk approvals and pace.
  • Teams and controls: lead cross-functional PMs, engineers, and construction with controls and risk/change management.

Job Description

Oversee full program lifecycle for large, multi-year aviation development programs, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
Provide executive-level leadership, decision-making guidance, and strategic direction to technical teams.
Establish program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
Drive alignment between client goals, regulatory requirements, operational constraints, and project execution plans.
Serve as the primary interface with airport authorities, senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and third-party partners.
Facilitate program workshops, progress meetings, executive presentations, and stakeholder coordination sessions.
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and key program participants.
Review program scopes, design deliverables, technical studies, phasing concepts, cost estimates, and construction packages.
Provide direction on airside, landside, and terminal elements including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, utilities, vertical facilities, and support infrastructure.
Monitor adherence to FAA regulations, airport design standards, environmental requirements, and industry best practices.
Manage program budgets, schedules, risk registers, change control, and cost forecasts.
Oversee program reporting, dashboard development, and executive summaries.
Ensure prompt resolution of issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational continuity.
Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams of project managers, engineers, construction managers, and controls specialists.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support staff development, recruitment, performance reviews, and succession planning.
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Copy of Aviation Senior Program Manager

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