- Act as the primary customer interface, contract, and sales focal for the duration of the program.
- Actively cultivate positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and interdepartmental teams.
- Determine, communicate, and satisfy customer requirements
- Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule and scope.
- Develop and maintain Program Management Plans which include:Communication PlanRequirements Verification MatrixScheduleResource PlanLabor Burn PlanEstimate to Complete ForecastsCash Flow Analysis Revenue Projections
- Negotiate Statement of Work (SOW) modifications and Contract Change Orders (CCO), incorporate requirements into the project schedule and enforce payment terms.
- Act as primary contract administrator, ensuring compliance with the SOW; monitor milestones and deliverables.
- Provide inputs during proposal phase including scheduling, specifications and financial conditions of contracts.
- Assemble teams with appropriate members including engineering, production and logistics.
- Coordinate and prioritize production / engineering / logistics tasks interdepartmentally to meet the following program goals: Scheduling/schedule adherence; Cost and budget control (budget enforcement); SOW compliance, additions, and revisions (over and above); Day to day contract administration.
- Communicate program performance to all stakeholders through weekly project updates and status reports.
- Actively assess and manage program risks; use all available information to anticipate and prevent potential problems.
- Creatively provide reasonable, safe and appropriate solutions to complex problems that may arise.
- Ensure outside subcontractors are in compliance with specifications and statement of work.
- Coordinate with Certification staff to ensure all FAA and foreign regulatory requirements are planned for and met and are communicated to the customer.
- Coordinate and communicate pertinent aircraft issues to all program stakeholders.
- Chair lessons learned meeting after completion of program - identify strengths and weaknesses; determine and coordinate company improvements in policies and procedures.
- Provide strategic direction, oversight, and mentorship to other program managers and project team.
- Develop new business; improve capabilities and product / service offerings to foster relationships with current customers and expand opportunities with potential customers and new markets.
- Standardize Program Management processes; develop practices, policies and templates.
- Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Overall program oversight and that of assigned team members.
- Lead, manage, coach, train and directly supervise assigned team members.
- Be accountable for the activities, workflow, work schedules, attendance, and compliance with safety, standards and policies for all assigned staff.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience.
- 8-10 years of Industry (engineering, aircraft manufacturing, modification or operations) experience.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in aircraft supervisory/management.
- Part MRO experience required.
- Previous experience in an engineering, interiors completion center or repair station environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in the use of hand tools, inspection aides and test equipment.
- Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office, Project software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan work.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.
- Read, write, and understand the English language.
- Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical procedures and manuals.
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) strongly preferred.
- Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.
- Standard office environment.
- Infrequent exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an industrial manufacturing / aviation environment.
- Occasional, general proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.
Program Manager - Georgetown, United States - Aloft AeroArchitects
Description
SUMMARY
The Program Manager has overall responsibility and accountability for the success of their assigned projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closing the project. The Program Manager is the focal point for program(s) and is the primary customer interface. He or she is responsible for company compliance to the statement of work and insuring both the customer and the company adhere to the contractual requirements. The Program Manager advances business development opportunities and provides strategic direction, leadership, oversight and training for assigned team members under minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.
TRAVEL
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.