Lead a multi-disciplined program management department, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws, including workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and providing for employee discipline when required; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Program Accountability:
Be accountable for all aspects of the assigned portfolio of programs, including execution (cost, schedule, and technical performance), production, quality, sustainment, and customer engagement.
Ensure program commitments are met and align with overall company strategy and customer requirements.
Project Planning and Execution:
Develop comprehensive program plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
Oversee the execution of all program activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and cost constraints.
Monitor program progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with business leads, project leads, and engineering management to resolve program issues, coordinate resources, and manage design activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
Manage customer expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Product Development and Reviews:
Participate and/or support product development reviews, project planning, proposal and bid generation, and product requirements generation.
Ensure alignment of program goals with product development and business objectives.
Risk and Issue Management:
Identify opportunities to maximize revenue and assess risk problem areas.
Develop mitigation and recovery plans with the least impact on business and customer objectives.
Resolve program issues and conflicts, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
Conduct regular risk assessments and adjust plans as necessary.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program performance and progress.
Prepare and present program status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Conduct post-program evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the program management team.
Implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Drive innovation in program management processes and practices.
Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
A minimum of 7-10 years of program management experience in aerospace or avionics, or other related field.
5+ years of functional management - experience leading technical and/or program teams through all phases of the product lifecycle.
Familiarity working with ITAR preferred.
Ability to operate at a high ethical standard of practice including compliance with all company procedures.
Ability to meet tight timelines.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex aerospace manufacturing programs.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in program management tools and software.
PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time domestically and internationally.
Strong bid/proposal management skills. Adapt bids across multiple design/build prime and subcontract structures.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, standards, and regulations.
