Senior Delivery Manager Aerospace Engineering

Job Title: Senior Delivery Manager Aerospace Engineering R&D
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 9-12+ months

Role Responsibilities
The Senior Delivery Manager will be responsible for
Lead multiple aerospace engineering programs with responsibility for schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Establish delivery governance frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and risk management processes.
Drive execution of fixed-price, T&M, managed services, and outcome-based engineering engagements.
Manage program planning, resource allocation, budgeting, profitability, and contractual commitments.
Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining aerospace quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
Conduct regular program reviews with customers and executive leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with senior customer stakeholders including Engineering Directors, Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and CTO organizations.
Act as trusted advisor for engineering and technology transformation initiatives.
Manage customer escalations and drive resolution through structured problem-solving.
Identify opportunities for account growth and long-term strategic partnerships.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams across Avionics, Cockpit Systems, Automated Test Systems, Aerospace Manufacturing, V&V and Certifications
Oversee development activities aligned to DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754/61
Lead and mentor project managers to build high-performance organizations.
Own delivery P&L and revenue targets, Drive utilization, productivity, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
Monitor financial performance against plan and take corrective actions.
Partner with sales and account teams to support growth initiatives.
The role requires ownership of end-to-end program execution, customer relationship management, engineering delivery excellence, P&L performance, resource planning, quality, and business growth.

Qualifications
Education
Bachelor s degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline.
PMP, MBA, or equivalent leadership certification desirable.
Experience
15+ years of Engineering R&D experience.
8+ years in program or delivery leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience managing large aerospace engineering engagements.
Experience working with global aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, defense organizations, or space agencies.
Possess soft skills such as Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills and Influencing, Collaboration, Problem solving and crisis management

Success Metrics
Delivery predictability >95%
Zero Post Release Defect
Revenue and margin, Increased account Penetration and business wins