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Program Manager

North Wind
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

North Wind is a leading independent supplier of complex Hypersonic and Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) systems and services. Leveraging decades of specialized experience, North Wind delivers hypersonic and RDT&E capabilities through five complementary business segments : Applied R&D; Test Articles and Critical System Components; Test Facility Design & Build; Test Services; Flight Testing & Flight Systems. The Company’s offerings span the full life cycle of aerospace & defense and commercial systems, including end-to-end turnkey solutions. Learn more at .

Summary

As a Program Manager at North Wind, you will be at the forefront of our strategic initiatives, overseeing critical projects that shape the future of hypersonic technology. This role is pivotal in ensuring our programs deliver high-quality solutions while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program teams to achieve key program objectives (effective project planning, financial performance, on time delivery, technical performance, configuration management and customer satisfaction), while identifying and managing risks and opportunities. Monitor and control project progress to ensure timely resolution of project issues, scope management and delivery within the contractual period of performance.
  • Successfully manage program budget to ensure profitability is achieved or exceeded. Ensure milestone payments are invoiced on time. Report financial and technical status to senior management team as required.
  • Drive cross-functional teams to ensure overall project coordination. Serve as the communication focal point for external customers, internal teams, management, suppliers and subcontractors for each assigned project. Verify that all contractual deliverables are understood, coordinated and delivered on time.
  • Establish a project plan for fulfillment of customer requirements, resource management, cost, and project risk using the customer PO, contract and company proposal.
  • Understand and clarify contract requirements, negotiate changes, achieve contractual acceptance / completion.
  • Effectively identify customer needs and incorporate into project planning activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as Program Manager, or similar role
  • Experience in the design, maintenance, and operation of wind tunnels preferred.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, proven leadership experience with a coaching / mentorship mindset.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to develop quick rapport with current and prospective clients.
  • General familiarity with aerospace research and development test products such as wind tunnel models, flight test articles, gas turbine test engines and other prototype devices.
  • Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to technology, candidates must be “U.S. Persons” as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • North Wind 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, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

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