Program Manager, Aviation
Salt Lake City, UT / Carlsbad, CA
Delivery /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Tagup is a defense AI company combining expert knowledge with artificial intelligence to revolutionize military logistics. Tagup's AI software directly controls large-scale industrial equipment and logistics systems, ensuring our customers get the best performance they can. As a rapidly scaling AI/ML technology company, we are looking to expand our team.
We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a rapidly growing, high-performing team delivering cutting-edge AI capabilities to aviation and defense customers. You’ll orchestrate the delivery of mission-critical solutions by aligning engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders, ensuring programs achieve meaningful impact.
This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile customers on critical missions, where speed, precision, and reliability matter most. We’re looking for someone proactive, hungry, and able to move fast alongside our technology — someone who thrives in dynamic environments, manages complexity with ease, and wants to directly shape the future of AI in defense and aviation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of AI/ML programs in aviation and defense.
- Serve as the trusted connector between engineering teams, operators, and customer partners.
- Translate business and technical needs into actionable project plans and milestones.
- Track progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep programs on target.
- Drive clear, consistent communication across teams and stakeholders.
- Prepare executive-level updates, reports, and presentations that highlight progress and impact.
- Build a culture of agility, accountability, and delivery excellence across programs.
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of program or project management experience, ideally in aviation or aviation logistics.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex, multi-stakeholder efforts.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight timelines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; significant customer-facing experience.
- Business and/or technology background preferred, with technical literacy in AI/ML, engineering, or aviation systems.
- Experience with agile or hybrid project management frameworks.
- Analytical rigor, sound decision-making, and flexibility in complex, dynamic environments.
- Able and willing to travel extensively.
- Commitment to accountability, speed, and operational excellence.
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $160,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with our employees’ experience and qualifications. Our primary objective is to attract and retain top talent, and we firmly believe in compensating our employees fairly for their invaluable contributions.
As a rapidly expanding technology company, we extend part-ownership to all team members through an Employee Stock Option Plan. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health insurance benefits, access to the company’s 401K plan, and foster a team-oriented work environment with regular company outings!
Why Join Us?
At Tagup, you’ll join an elite, highly agile team where each member’s contributions are evident. You’ll work on programs that directly support national defense and critical industries, addressing some of the most challenging coordination and delivery obstacles.
Tagup is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment with us are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
