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Sr. Program Manager - Aviation

Reno, NV, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs, overseeing planning, design, procurement, and construction to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Aviation Infrastructure)

Builds

Large-scale airside and landside airport infrastructure projects

Domain

Transportation / Aviation Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Program lifecycle management, executive-level leadership, stakeholder engagement with authorities, technical oversight of airside/landside elements, program controls (budget/schedule/risk), team leadership and mentorship

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

Program controls systems, reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Oversee full program lifecycle from planning to construction, provide strategic direction to technical teams, serve as primary interface with airport authorities and regulators, manage budgets and risk registers, lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and project managers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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