# Senior Program Manager, Propulsors at Whisper

- Company: Whisper
- What the company does: Whisper Aero is empowering a more compelling and connected future by creating cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. Backed by Menlo and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.whisper.aero/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2025-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whisperaero/jobs/4951340008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/whisper-senior-program-manager-propulsors/

## About the role

Whisper Aero is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the development and integration of electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next generation of commercial and defense aircraft in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will oversee cross-functional engineering teams. You’ll drive program execution from concept through certification while meeting performance, schedule, and cost metrics.

## What they're looking for

- S. Person status is required, as this position may access export controlled data
- 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry with at least 5 years in a program management role
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary aerospace programs (preferably involving propulsion or power systems)
- Experience defining and managing program schedules and budgets
- Experience applying agile methodologies in a hardware or hybrid hardware/software program environment
- Strong understanding of one of the following areas: aircraft propulsion, electrical power generation/distribution, or hybrid-electric architectures

Tags: Program Management