{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0d2963d4a7826b48929478c6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d2963d4a7826b48929478c6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d2963d4a7826b48929478c6","title":"Senior Engineering Program Manager","description":"BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineering Program Manager in Wichita, KS 67209.Position Title: Senior Engineering Program ManagerLocation: Wichita, KS 67209Anticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 18 months, potential for conversion/ExtensionJob Type: CONTRACT Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Pearl 10X Nacelle to join our team. The role will support the transition from definition to manufacturing and delivery, while driving hardware qualification and certification readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in aerospace program management, supplier engagement, and engineering governance to ensure alignment with project and customer needs.Responsibilities:Interface daily with the nacelle supplier across program and engineering teams, including leadership.Define clear task expectations and drive closure of actions in both directions.Support task delivery and the integrated project plan, including CDR closure and on-time delivery of development and flight test hardware.Maintain and report appropriate metrics, issuing a weekly status update to the leadership team.Support approval processes with the airframer and internal stakeholders for engineering and quality documentation, including drawings, QTPs, and concessions.Required Skills & Qualifications:Program management experience in aerospace or closely related development environments.Engineering background with ability to engage on technical topics and supplier deliverables.Strong communication and influencing skills with customer and supplier stakeholders.Delivery focus with structured problem solving and action tracking.Education and experience: Associate degree with 7+ years, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD/JD.Preferred Skills:Long-term program management experience within powerplant development.Prior supplier or customer representative experience.Hard Requirements:Engineering background.Program management experience with a structured, closure-driven approach.Aerospace industry experience.Ability to obtain a Boeing badge.Role Context:The nacelle development is a critical path activity for Pearl 10X. The position will be embedded with the nacelle supplier to provide governance, oversight, and influence during design, manufacture, and delivery, ensuring alignment with program and customer requirements.Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment.All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 18 months, potential for conversion/ExtensionJob Type: CONTRACT Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Pearl 10X Nacelle to join our team. The role will support the transition from definition to manufacturing and delivery, while driving hardware qualification and certification readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in aerospace program management, supplier engagement, and engineering governance to ensure alignment with project and customer needs.Responsibilities:Interface daily with the nacelle supplier across program and engineering teams, including leadership.Define clear task expectations and drive closure of actions in both directions.Support task delivery and the integrated project plan, including CDR closure and on-time delivery of development and flight test hardware.Maintain and report appropriate metrics, issuing a weekly status update to the leadership team.Support approval processes with the airframer and internal stakeholders for engineering and quality documentation, including drawings, QTPs, and concessions.Required Skills & Qualifications:Program management experience in aerospace or closely related development environments.Engineering background with ability to engage on technical topics and supplier deliverables.Strong communication and influencing skills with customer and supplier stakeholders.Delivery focus with structured problem solving and action tracking.Education and experience: Associate degree with 7+ years, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD/JD.Preferred Skills:Long-term program management experience within powerplant development.Prior supplier or customer representative experience.Hard Requirements:Engineering background.Program management experience with a structured, closure-driven approach.Aerospace industry experience.Ability to obtain a Boeing badge.Role Context:The nacelle development is a critical path activity for Pearl 10X. 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