RECARO Aircraft Seating · 8 hours ago
Program Manager I
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expRECARO Aircraft Seating is seeking a Program Manager I to coordinate activities related to fulfilling customer orders for commercial aircraft passenger seats. The role involves managing the program from sales handover to closure, ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining cost, quality, and schedule control.
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Responsibilities
Manage program from sales handover to program closure with complete responsibility over cost, timeline, scope and quality of the product
Responsible to maintain overall program timeline to support of agreed due dates at all times
Develop full scale project plan in MS Project
Manage ZACSA
Manage MS Tracking database updates
Negotiate due date changes with OEM and customers
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support overall program baseline in collaboration with project team, senior management and stakeholders
Manage program scope and access the impact of scope changes
Responsible for communication with customers and stakeholders
Manage Master Change Proposals
Manage Program budget and coordinate budget changes as necessary
Service bulletin coordination
Responsible for program documentation
Program Action Items (both internal and external)
Program Team Meeting minutes
Program Checklist
Audit files and results
MCP and Purchase Order filing
Program Milestone Meeting documentation including Agenda and Meeting minutes
PSC / IPSC Presentations
Concessions and commitment letters through OEM product support processes
Responsible to manage program team to achieve project results:
Lead program task and team meetings in an efficient manner
Follow up on open items with each individual prior to their due date
Agree and maintain OEM submittal requirements and due dates
Manage customer changes in close coordination with all impacted team members
Estimate resources and participants required achieve project goals. Where required, negotiate with department managers for the support of required personnel
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and when not solved in team meetings escalate per the escalation process
Define priorities within the project and agree on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel with clear accountability within the program team
Supervise all BFE activities, including the timely placement and receipt of BFE orders, required for CDR, test and HoV production seats
Ensure IFE test equipment is loaded with correct software level and is functioning properly to test the required system within contract specifications
Responsible for overall program performance
Primary focal for ITCM, PDR, CDR and other technical meetings
Responsible to organize implementation of FAI open items
Interface with OEM contact and provide regular program progress reports to ensure complete visibility of program at all times
Continuously monitor OEM ratings and negotiate or correct as required
Report program difficulties to the program review board and implement the decisions from review board
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
Responsible to adhere Department processes and procedures
Actively participate in team and PMO meetings to support process upgrades or develop new processes/ procedures
Develop and adhere to program management guidelines and standards for project execution
Prepare project audits and implement risk analysis using RECARO standards and tools
Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements (as part of lessons learned practice)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Program Management role
Strong, proven customer relations skills are required
Basic understanding of engineering concepts and FAA certification procedures for commercial aircraft seats
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to positively influence customer decisions, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
Proven track record of meeting commitments
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment are required
Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
Excellent organization skills are essential
Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills
Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
Travel up to 25% of the time both National and International may be required
Preferred
A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering is desired
Multicultural background is a plus
Company
RECARO Aircraft Seating
RECARO Aircraft Seating is an active supplier of premium aircraft seats for the leading airlines around the world
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Debra Morgan
Chief Quality Inspector/Customer Service Quality Supervisor
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Shareholder
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