Program Manager

Location

Georgetown, TX | United States

Job description

at ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, Delaware, United States

Hey there, aviation enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your career to new heights? ALOFT AeroArchitects is on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew of airplane maintenance, modification, and completion experts. We're seeking aviation professionals who are passionate about transforming aircraft and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we're not just about working on airplanes; we're about crafting client experiences that soar above the clouds!

What's Your Mission?

Engineering Innovators: Dive into the heart of aircraft modifications, designing and implementing systems that elevate luxury, performance and safety.

Master Mechanics: Get hands-on with our planes, ensuring every wrench turn is executed with precision and expertise.

Program Management Pros: Steer our projects to success, from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Logistics Wizards: Keep our operations running smoothly, managing the flow of materials and resources with efficiency and foresight.

You're the perfect co-pilot if you...

Have a passion for aviation that's as boundless as the sky.

Thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are part of the daily routine.

Communicate like a pro, whether you're talking tech with the team or dreaming big with clients.

Thrive in a collaborative cockpit, where every idea counts, and teamwork takes us higher.

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

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 Plan

Requirements Verification Matrix

Schedule

Resource Plan

Labor Burn Plan

Estimate to Complete Forecasts

Cash 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

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.

Join our crew! If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights!

TRAVEL

Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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.

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