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ALOFT AeroArchitects · 3 months ago

Sr Completion Program Manager

Georgetown, DE, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

ALOFT AeroArchitects is seeking a Sr Completion Program Manager to oversee the success of assigned projects in airplane maintenance, modification, and completion. The role involves planning, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while acting as the primary customer interface.

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Responsibilities

Assist in development of standardizing Program Management processes, practices, policies and templates

Assist the Sales Department by providing input into schedule, cost, resource, and risk projections for proposals

Act as the primary customer interface, contract, and sales focal for the duration of the program

Responsible for Day-to-Day Contract management of assigned programs

Develop and adhere to Program Management process which includes: Communication Plan; Scope of work compliance; Schedule Development Leadership with subsequent control and administration; Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate At Complete (EAC) Forecasts; source to objective evidence of work complete (EVM) based on all labor, material, services and other direct costs (ODC) accrued; Cash Flow Analysis; invoice administration; and Revenue Projections

Communicate customer expectations, cultural differences, and overall temperament within the Company

Actively cultivate positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and interdepartmental teams

Ability to coordinate technical inquiries to all levels of program stakeholders and Customers

Coordinate and prioritize with Production Lead(s) and Operations Manager(s) to ensure program objectives will be met according to schedule and contract requirements as well as Engineering Lead(s) and FAA ODA for STC development

Coordinate and communicate pertinent program issues to all program stakeholders

Provide weekly status reports to customer(s) and bi-weekly Program Mgmt. Reviews (PMR) to Senior Management which include RISK skyline and controls, schedule compliance, labor, materials and ODC performance to budget estimate to completes (ETCs), estimate at complete projections (EACs), as well as project period of performance forecasting (schedule compliance and control)

Coordinate with Repair Station (Part 145) to ensure applicable regulations are adhered to for a valid Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) deliverable to the customer

Coordinate with ODA and Certification staff to ensure all FAA and foreign regulatory requirements are met and are communicated to the customer in support of the FAA STC. Develop and maintain Program Management Plans which include: Communication Plan Requirements Verification Matrix Schedule Resource Plan Labor Burn Plan Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) Forecasts Cash Flow Analysis Revenue Projections

Negotiate Statement of Work (SOW) modifications and Contract Change Orders (CCO), incorporate requirements into the project schedule and budget and enforce payment terms

Act as primary contract administrator, ensuring compliance with the SOW; monitor milestones and deliverables

Provide inputs during the proposal phase including scheduling, specifications and financial conditions of contracts

Assemble teams with appropriate members including engineering, production and logistics

Actively assess and manage program risks; leverage all available program data to anticipate and prevent risks, implement containment and/or mitigations to ensure integrity of schedule, budget, quality and safety requirements

Ensure outside subcontractors are in compliance with specifications and statement of work

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; continuously develop progressive practices, policies and templates. Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementProject Management Professional CertificationAircraft Manufacturing ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsMulti-taskingDetail OrientedProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience

10+ years of Industry (engineering, aircraft manufacturing, modification or operations) experience

Proficient in Earned Value Management (EVM) with demonstrated experience in applying EVM principles to reliably predict project budget and schedule performance outcomes and fully comply with the SOW and quality Standards

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