Program Manager

Canto

Program Manager overseeing product lifecycle and ensuring on time, on cost, and on quality delivery for Leonardo Aviation projects.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementTask SchedulingPerformance MonitoringRisk ManagementBudget PreparationFeasibility AnalysisChange ManagementVendor ManagementSupply Chain Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEmotional IntelligenceOrganization SkillsAttention to DetailAutonomyCollaborationTrust BuildingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSAPMicrosoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

AviationAerospaceAircraft SystemsMaintenance ProgramsContract ManagementProject DeliverablesIntegrated Master ScheduleProcurementCustomer Support ServicesBids and Proposals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the project/program cross functionally in collaboration to track and coordinate project actions, reporting and deliverables.
Develop project task-based schedules and report milestone progress against the integrated master schedule.
Monitor actual project performance against planned performance to identify variances and manage tasks on the critical path.
Prepare and issue company/contracted work orders. Interface with contract manager and delivery manager during acceptance process and manage ‘after delivery’ activities.
Maintain strong relationship with procurement to ensure vendor performance supports project/program goals.
Liaison with Customer Support Services and Training teams to ensure activities are aligned with contract schedule.
Monitor configuration changes (change requests and management) and suggest solutions to minimize negative impact.
Identify and manage programmatic risks and suggest recovery/mitigation plans.
Support in definition of product roadmap and yearly budget preparation.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to prepare technical and industrial feasibility tender summary sheets to support bids & proposals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 3 years of Project/Program Management or related experience
Self-motivated and passionate to work in the Aviation/Aerospace industry.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and Microsoft Project.
Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, humility to build trust across all levels.
Able to work autonomously with demonstrated organization skills and attention to details.
Knowledge of Project/Program Management, financial/accounting, and supply chain.
Basic knowledge of aircraft systems and its maintenance programs.
Fluent in English language, both written and oral.
PMP Certification Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability