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About the role Imagine that you are leading some of the most complex and strategically important programs in the aerospace and defense industry, balancing customer expectations, business performance, operational execution, and long-term growth. As a Program Manager at Destinus, you will sit at the intersection of technology, production, finance, and customer success, ensuring that ambitious programs are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business objectives.  At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.  This role goes beyond traditional project management. You will be responsible for driving program strategy, managing financial performance, mitigating risks, and building strong customer relationships while coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, supply chain, and business functions. Your ability to translate complex challenges into actionable plans will directly impact the success of our products and the future growth of the company.  What You’ll Do Own the full lifecycle of strategic programs from contract award through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and operational capabilities   Manage program financial performance, including P&L responsibility, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, margin optimization, and financial reporting   Develop and execute program strategies that balance customer requirements, technical objectives, commercial goals, and operational constraints   Build trusted relationships with customers, government stakeholders, partners, and internal leadership teams, acting as the primary point of contact for program-related matters   Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate program risks across technical, operational, financial, contractual, and supply chain domains   Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, procurement, quality, and operations to ensure successful program execution   Monitor program performance through KPIs, milestones, and financial metrics, driving corrective actions when needed   Support contract negotiations, change management activities, and commercial discussions throughout the program lifecycle   Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company governance standards   Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction   Requirements What You’ll Need Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Aerospace, Industrial Management, or a related field   Minimum 15 years of experience in Program Management, Senior Project Management, or Business Management roles within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial environments   Strong P&L management experience with proven responsibility for program financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability   Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex programs involving multiple stakeholders and international teams   Deep understanding of risk management methodologies and program governance frameworks   Strong customer-facing experience, including executiv