Program Manager

Role: Program Manager (Aerospace OEM)

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Engineering Manufacturing

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: Min. 10 to 15 years

Role Summary

PMI is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and manage complex aerospace programs involving global OEM customers. The role owns end-to-end program delivery, customer relationship management, commercial compliance and cross-functional coordination, ensuring successful execution aligned with quality, cost and schedule objectives.

ABOUT PENNAERO GROUP

PennAero is a leading independent manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners, precision-machined components and complex assemblies for the global aerospace, defence, space and advanced-energy markets.

GROUP ORGANISATION

PennAero operates as a family of specialized operating companies organised around two capability families rather than as a single plant. Fasteners brings together Monogram, Allfast, Mac, TFI, Briles, American Drilling and LubeCo; Engineered Components brings together PMI, RSA, Martinic, Weldmac and TAG.

PMI Engineering Exports Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, is the group’s India operation — part of the PMI / Engineered Components brand and the entity you would be joining.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

• Lead the end-to-end program lifecycle, from initiation through to delivery, for aerospace projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Define program scope, milestones and deliverables aligned with customer contracts.
• Drive execution through cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain.

Customer / OEM Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for aerospace OEM customers.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and sustain high customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular program reviews, status updates and governance meetings.
• Handle escalations and ensure timely resolution of customer issues.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Oversee contract execution, including pricing, cost control and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, SLA / KPI commitments and regulatory standards.
• Identify and manage program risks — financial, contractual and delivery-related.

Cross-functional Leadership

• Coordinate across engineering, production, procurement, quality and logistics teams.
• Drive alignment between internal teams and external partners / suppliers.
• Lead program planning, resource allocation and capacity management.

Risk & Quality Management

• Implement proactive risk-mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100, NADCAP and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis (RCA).

Reporting & Governance

• Track program KPIs across cost, schedule, quality and delivery performance.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain program documentation, including program plans, status reports and change logs.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace or a related field).

Experience

• 10–15years of experience in program / project management, preferably in aerospace or engineering services.
• Proven experience managing aerospace OEM customers (Tier 1 / Tier 2 supplier experience accepted).
• Experience handling complex engineering or manufacturing programs.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of the aerospace product lifecycle and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of standards such as AS9100 and FAA / EASA regulations.
• Expertise in project-management tools (MS Project, Primavera or similar).
• Familiarity with PLM / ERP systems (SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Strategic Thinking

• Execution Excellence

• Risk Management

• Negotiation & Influencing Skills