Team Lead - Program Management

About the Role

The PM Team Lead will lead and mentor a team of Program Managers in all aspects of the RECARO Program Management process. They will manage complicated product development projects, coordinate activities related to fulfilling customer orders for commercial aircraft passenger seats, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining cost, quality, and schedule control.

Responsibilities

• Lead program task and team meetings efficiently.
• Follow up on open items with team members prior to due dates.
• Manage customer changes in coordination with impacted team members.
• Estimate resources and negotiate with department managers for required personnel.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and escalate when necessary.
• Define priorities and delegate tasks with clear accountability.
• Act as the primary focal point for ITCM, PDR, CDR, and other technical meetings.
• Organize implementation of FAI open items.
• Interface with OEM contacts and provide regular program progress reports.
• Monitor OEM ratings and negotiate corrections as needed.
• Report program difficulties to the program review board and implement decisions.
• Develop and adhere to program management guidelines and standards.
• Prepare project audits and conduct risk analysis using RECARO standards.
• Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations reports.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Program Managers.
• Complete performance reviews for direct reports.
• Work with the Senior Manager of Program Management to balance workloads.
• Support sales acquisition processes and attend customer meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), ideally in Business, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Program Management role.
• Ability to manage complex programs, including Research and Development work.
• Strong customer relations skills and understanding of engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of FAA certification procedures for commercial aircraft seats.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence customer decisions.
• Track record of meeting commitments and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Multicultural background is a plus.