Program Manager

Overview

Lead FPGA programs for aerospace, managing scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• fpga management
• risk management
• status reporting
• customer liaison
• project planning
• team staffing

Tasks

-Responsible for the operational performance of the FPGA teams including financial, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and other key metrics identified by the organization. -Track progress, create status reports, and communicate key metrics to customers and internal leadership. -Act as the primary contact for customers, aligning on scope, technical requirements, and deliverables. Collaborate with customers to define metrics, track budgets, and address issues and risks. -Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns. -Implement standard PM practices/processes (Program Plan, Change Control, Risk Management, Communication Plan, etc.) -Interface with existing teams to assume lead role for DO-254 FPGA teams, managing the customer's SOW, contractual commitments, and performance throughout contract phases. -Work closely with FPGA engineers to monitor progress, provide support, and guide Team Leads in creating realistic estimates, plans, schedules, and documentation. Prioritize product changes and enhancements. -Collaborate with resource managers internally and externally to staff projects and ensure workload continuity -Manage FPGA engineering personnel including working with HR and Recruiting.

Requirements

• do-254
• do-178c
• ms project
• jira
• pmp
• program management

What You Bring

-Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO 254 -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working with customers, engineers, and Sales teams. -Experience managing remote and cross-functional teams. -15+ years of Program Management experience. Knowledge of DO-254 programs is desirable. -Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira). PMP certification is a plus. -Proven ability to manage large project teams (50-100+ engineers) and ensure quality supplier support. -Ability to translate technical scope into schedules and budgets for proposals. -PMP or PgMP certification. -Proven experience managing FPGA programs through proposal, development, and certification phases. -Experience working in or managing engineering programs -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or graduate in related disciplines

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About Quest Global

-By blending deep technical know‑how with digital innovation, it evolved into a global engineering partner. -Projects range from next‑gen automotive safety systems and AI‑driven semiconductors to cutting‑edge aerospace and defense platforms. -Its financial growth is steady—built on recurring partnerships with Fortune‑top‑10 clients across key sectors. -A hallmark project: sustaining global EMS/ADMS energy‑management software for a major utilities provider. -Another standout: accelerating MRI development and support globally for a leading MedTech firm. -Its edge lies in full‑lifecycle delivery—concept, design, embedded software, manufacturing support, digital sustenance. -Known for foresight, the firm not only solves challenges but anticipates and prevents them.

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