Program Manager II - Air Transport Systems

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional program execution from concept through certification and delivery
• Ensure alignment with technical requirements, regulatory standards, customer expectations, and business objectives
• Coordinate complex development activities associated with high-integrity control systems
• Manage program planning, requirements management, risk mitigation, earned value management, resource coordination, financial oversight, and schedule adherence
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through technical challenges and certification activities typical of flight-critical environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering or manufacturing management, or other discipline
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated success leading execution of complex aircraft electronics production programs
• Knowledge of the aerospace market
• Demonstrated ability for building strong customer/stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving coordinating and negotiating with customers and suppliers
• Highly adaptable with strong initiative
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Expertise applying project management skills and techniques including stakeholder management, team building, critical decision making, earned value analysis, risk mitigation and opportunity realization

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, engineering or other related disciplines
• Minimum 15 years of demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in a high tempo, commercial and/or military aerospace development environment
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave
• Recognition program
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics