Senior Manager, Program Management

South Ventura County • Mon–Thu 4/10, 6 AM–4:30 PM • $130,000–$180,000

PMP Preferred • Leadership Role • Aerospace/Defense Industry

AYM Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Program Management in South Ventura County.

AYM Alliance is a specialized recruiting firm with over 20 years of experience placing top talent in aerospace, defense, engineering, and manufacturing. We work directly with leading companies to connect skilled professionals with career-defining opportunities. To apply for this position, click the Apply button. To view all open opportunities with AYM Alliance, visit www.aymalliance.com/job-search

Overview

Lead the centralized Program Management Office — directing a team of program managers, governing a strategic project portfolio, and acting as the primary interface between executive leadership, customers, and engineering. This is a working leadership role with direct ownership of both the PMO function and key strategic programs.

What You’ll Own

• Portfolio Governance: Lead and govern the full project portfolio in a strong matrix environment. Define and enforce PM standards, policies, and stage-gate compliance across all programs.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a cross-functional team of program managers. Delegate, mentor, and remove obstacles — while personally leading high-stakes strategic programs.
• Financial & Risk Control: Own budget tracking, resource allocation, critical path analysis, variance reporting, and risk mitigation across the entire PMO portfolio.
• Change Management: Lead a centralized change management methodology and structured change control board. Define impact before implementation.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary management interface between executives, customers, suppliers, and engineering disciplines. Partner with Sales & Marketing on new project requirements and contracts.
• Tools & Reporting: Manage Microsoft Project Online as the central governance platform. Build and maintain dashboards and performance metrics. Drive PM training programs and champion continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading a team of program managers across a large, complex project portfolio
• PMP certification preferred; deep knowledge of stage-gate product development processes
• Strong skills in change management, risk mitigation, and executive-level stakeholder communication
• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Project Online / Project Server
• Ability to balance multiple programs simultaneously with competing priorities and resources
• Background in gas turbines, fuel systems, controls, power electronics, or power generation is a plus

Why This Role

You won’t just manage process — you’ll shape how the company executes its most strategic programs. This role offers high visibility, direct executive access, and real ownership over outcomes. The Mon–Thu 4/10 schedule provides meaningful work-life balance without sacrificing impact.

To view all open opportunities with AYM Alliance, visit www.aymalliance.com/job-search