Engine Systems Program Manager

You don’t see it, but it’s there. In Engine Systems, we focus on the “brains behind the brawn” and develop the world’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft engine controls. You’ll lead programs that improve aircraft performance, reduce emissions and optimize fuel consumption to realize our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World®”. Our flexible work environment provides the opportunity to change the world without giving up your personal life.

About the role

An Engine Systems Program Manager leads a diverse, cross-functional (and sometimes multi-national) team that designs, develops, verifies and manufactures the latest generation of digital engine controls utilized on a variety of commercial and military aircraft. The role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, following a hybrid work format with time split between working onsite and remotely.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team committed to delivering groundbreaking capabilities in the next generation of flight-critical engine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for management and execution of a large technical contract, including managing scope, schedule, and budget across complex development programs
• Deliver to contractual commitments
• Lead decision-making based on knowledge of Life Cycle Management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Critical Path Scheduling
• Oversee Engineering Development project(s) and serve as liaison between project management and planning team, and line management
• Prepare project execution plan and identify technical and business resources needed
• Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports
• Assess issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction objectives
• Lead briefings and high-level meetings
• Interact frequently with senior-level executives and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies
• Provide leadership for new business development, capture strategies, and proposals
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental objectives

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability for building strong customer/stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience with building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Expertise applying project management skills and techniques including: stakeholder management, team-building, critical decision-making, earned value analysis, risk mitigation, and opportunity realization

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated success leading execution of complex development programs in the aerospace industry
• Knowledge of the aerospace market
• Ability to influence across functional boundaries and communicate well with different teams
• Ability to lead team building and coaching for employee success
• Familiarity with Engine Controls
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or other relevant field

Preferred Skills

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in a high-tempo, commercial and/or military aerospace development environment
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Earned Value Management experience
• Experience with multicultural/international projects
• Experience with the development and qualification/certification of flight-critical electronics
• New business capture lead experience/proposal manager experience
• Strong business and financial acumen: proficiency in budgeting, financial controls, profitability analysis, and alignment with program objectives

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $120,874 - $205,486. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics