Sr Principal Program Manager
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams of engineers and operations professionals to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to exacting quality standards.
- Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables that meet customer and business objectives.
- Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and financial risks to ensure program success.
- Serve as the primary customer interface, building strong relationships with aerospace, defense, and high-end commercial clients.
- Manage project scope and changes, ensuring alignment with contracts and sales teams.
- Present project status to internal and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Drive feasibility studies, vendor selection, and proposals for new technologies and processes.
- Resolve quality issues and ensure products meet stringent specifications.
- Support marketing efforts and contribute to product roadmap development for future growth.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering or Applied Science with 12+ years of relevant experience
- Expertise in optical systems engineering and optical fabrication
- Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships and delivering complex technical programs in aerospace and defense
- Proficiency in MS Project and other project management tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science with 10 years of experience
- Deep knowledge of custom optics and aerospace/defense programs
- Experience in higher-level program and product management
- Expertise in Financial Acumen (P&L)
- Ability to influence culture and processes in a growing organization
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive ambitious results
- Excellent interpersonal skills and decisiveness in resolving business challenges
Benefits
The base salary pay range for this role is $108,020.00 - $194,436.00. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.
Pay
Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
- Optical systems engineering
- Optical fabrication
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Feasibility studies
- Vendor selection
- Proposal development
- Quality assurance
- Product roadmap development
Benefits
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Company Information
Attalon / Location Overview Step into the future of optical innovation with Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense division in Murrieta, CA. We’re driving breakthroughs in custom optics fabrication and optical subsystems for cutting-edge aerospace and defense applications. If you’re passionate about leading complex programs that shape next-generation technologies, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a growing, world-class organization.