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Aviation Senior Program Manager

Austin, TX, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead major Texas airport development and capital improvement programs, overseeing full lifecycle from planning to construction for airside and landside infrastructure.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Aviation Infrastructure)

Builds

Large-scale airport infrastructure projects (runways, taxiways, terminals, utilities)

Domain

Transportation / Aviation Infrastructure

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Program lifecycle management, executive leadership, stakeholder engagement, technical oversight of aviation standards, program controls, team leadership, risk management, budget and schedule management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering/Planning/Business, PMP certification, experience with major hub airports, knowledge of FAA standards and environmental processes, experience with multi-billion-dollar capital programs

Technologies

Program controls systems, reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Oversee full program lifecycle including planning, design, procurement, and construction; Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction; Serve as primary interface with airport authorities and regulatory agencies; Review program scopes, design deliverables, and cost estimates; Manage program budgets, schedules, and risk registers; Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of project managers and engineers

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