Program Manager – Baltic Countries

This Program Manager role leads complex development programs for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at Redwire Corporation, taking ownership of customer-focused initiatives from proposal through development, manufacturing, delivery, and post-delivery support. The manager coordinates cross-functional teams, manages budgets and P&L, and ensures programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned programs, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead internal R&D initiatives and drive innovation while meeting key project milestones.
• Coordinate all phases of product development, from proposal and system design to production and customer support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates on program progress, risks, issues, opportunities, milestones, and performance.
• Manage customer field issues, including repairs and technical support, ensuring timely resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and other departments.
• Ensure effective collaboration and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive communication and decision-making across multiple stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues and capture opportunities.
• Coordinate root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Monitor program KPIs and provide regular status reports.
• Manage program budgets and P&L responsibilities to achieve financial targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Program or Project Management, preferably within Aerospace, Defense, or UAV industries.
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD) processes and design milestones (PDR, CDR).
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for business when required.
• English proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher.

Nice to have

• PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Latvian, Lithuanian and/or Estonian is considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Modern production facilities with cutting-edge technologies.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Annual salary review.
• Health insurance and children accident insurance after the probation period.
• Accident insurance from the first working day.
• Financial support during special life situations.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for professional growth while working with world-class UAS technologies.