Program Manager, Valiant Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Job overview

The Program Manager, Valiant Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) role is onsite in Madison, AL. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience and clearance level; no numeric salary is specified. The role leads Griffon Aerospace’s Valiant UAS portfolio, a premier product line. The manager owns program execution across budget, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and team delivery. The position coordinates engineering, flight test, manufacturing, and support teams while managing customer relationships, risks, and program growth.

What you'll do

• Manage Valiant UAS program execution across active contracts and development efforts
• maintain integrated master schedules
• manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk
• lead program reviews and customer milestone events
• oversee financial baselines and variance analysis
• support technical decisions, testing, failure investigations, and corrective actions
• serve as primary interface to government program offices, prime contractors, and end users
• lead and mentor program staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

valiant uas

unmanned aircraft systems

defense aerospace

program execution

integrated master schedule

risk management

customer relations

madison al

griffon aerospace

secret clearance

travel up to 30%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, 7+ years of relevant program management experience, hands-on aircraft or UAS experience, and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. Travel to customer sites, field operations, and test events may be up to 30%. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

About the employer

Griffon Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.