Ability to: • Lead complex, cross-functional programs without direct authority • Balance customer expectations with operational realities and financial objectives • Translate technical and financial data into executive-level insights • Drive accountability and execution across multiple departments • Build strong, professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders • Manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously • Anticipate and mitigate risk before impact to cost or schedule • Communicate effectively at executive, customer, and operational levels • Operate decisively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment • Develop, maintain, and control integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools across multiple functional areas • Drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to meet contractual milestones • Lead structured program reviews with executive leadership, providing clear visibility into percent complete, Estimate to Complete (ETC), earned value performance, contract milestone status, and risk mitigation plans • Identify, escalate, and mitigate program risks; develop recovery strategies when performance deviates from plan • Ensure effective transition of new products into manufacturing, balancing technical readiness, operational capability, and financial targets • Support contract reviews and participate in customer negotiations to ensure scope clarity, risk alignment, and margin protection • Establish and reinforce a culture of accountability, ownership, and execution discipline aligned with Arxis core principles: Dream Big, Have Fun, and GSD (Get Stuff Done) • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen forecasting accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and program governance. Experience: • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive program or project management experience • Aerospace and/or space industry experience strongly preferred • Demonstrated success managing NRE and NPI programs from development through manufacturing transition • Experience applying Earned Value Management principles in a production or development environment • Exposure to contract review, negotiation, and customer commercial discussions highly preferred • Experience presenting to executive leadership and customers.