Program Manager (H/F) - MAG AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, LLC

Mission description

The Program Manager has program performance and P&L responsibility for a small to medium complexity program. He/she is responsible for delivering the program objectives, managing program performance, risks, opportunities, and change control according to internal rules and processes.

The Program Manager will provide leadership to a matrixed cross functional integrated program team (IPT), and drive continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes.

The Program Manager will report to a Business Unit, Division leader or Director of Programs.

The Program Manager serves as the Customer(s) primary Point of Contact (POC).

Summary of Duties

• Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including program P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program under his/her leadership
• Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program
• Maintain the Business Case for the entire program life cycle
• Monitor and control program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)
• Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management
• Strong emphasis on Scope Control and Change Management
• Update program financials & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances
• Program bid, planning & control
• Develop estimate of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets
• Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix
• Create & maintain the program management plan
• Work with IPT to develop, baseline and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle
• Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate the program medium to long range planning
• Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and control
• Identify and manage program (internal & external)
• Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative)
• Review the customer contract compliance and control scope
• Primary Point of Contact with customer over the entire program life cycle
• Communicate to customer the commitments of the BU
• Be responsible for arranging program progress reviews with the customer
• Report to the customer a progress status of the program, compliant with their follow up expectations
• Lead internal and customer milestone gate reviews ( e.g. PDR, CDR, PRR, etc)
• Capture and communicate lessons learned
• Oversee assigned Project Manager(s) and IPT work package leaders
• Ability to build teams, and facilitate conflict resolution
• Set program priorities and provide strategic guidance on day-to-day program issues
• Establish program governance, including program key performance indicators (KPIs) & conduct weekly program review
• Prepare and lead IPT meetings with the IPT ( program reviews, working groups, etc)
• Monitor KPIs, including earn value management indicator, and ensure variances are addressed in a timely manner

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience

• Typically requires 6 years of project manager or project engineer experience in a commercial aerospace environment required.

Basic Knowledge

• Basic Knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage complex projects

Computer Skills

• Proficient with MS Project
• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, leadership skills, organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Additional Preferred Skills

• (not required)
• Degree in engineering
• Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)
• Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement