Airbus · 7 hours ago
Associate Program Manager
Bingen, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expAirbus is looking for an Associate Program Manager to join their Program Management Team based in Bingen, WA. In this role, you'll manage executing assignments for Flexrotor programs and contracts, supporting the development of additional efforts and opportunities to expand the business while ensuring effective coordination across departments.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with various cross-functional teams and stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Business Development, Flight Testing, Flight Operations, Quality, Procurement, Production, Contracts) to bring programs and proposals to completion on schedule, on budget, and on quality
Ensure all project/proposal team members understand their scope of commitment, are informed of status and next steps, and understand schedule (SPI) and budget (CPI) situations
Ensure relevant teams are aligned and prepared to implement projects resulting from Flexrotor program initiatives
Maintain comprehensive documentation for regular reporting at Staff Meetings and Program Reviews
Act as the primary interface for assigned programs & projects throughout the Flexrotor team and across other organizations when required
Guide customers and partners through the initiation, execution, and close-out processes for assigned Flexrotor program / contract(s)
Focus on customer experience and strict adherence to contractual agreements
Actively listen, understand, educate, and inform the customer to foster repeat business
Manage difficult and sensitive situations, ensuring continuous customer satisfaction
Develop and maintain project/program schedules, including predecessors, successors, planned and actual dates for assigned programs
Make schedule adjustments based on changing project/program and proposal requirements, keeping the project team, customer, and leadership informed
Responsible for successful on-time / on-budget project/program completion
Perform resolution and risk mitigation with the Flexrotor management team
Monitor and report on the Schedule Performance Indicator (SPI)
Develop project budgets with inputs from functional departments using appropriate tools
Verify inputs from functional departments and check overall validity of budget inputs
Adjust budgets based on change orders / contractual modifications
Gather costs and track budget expenditures, leveraging technical understanding to identify cost-saving opportunities
Monitor and report on the Cost Performance Indicator (CPI)
Support the offer/proposal/sales phase for enhancements or extensions of existing Flexrotor programs
Assist sales and offers teams with technical advice (e.g., configuration, compatibility, maintenance strategies) for follow-on business or contract expansion
Assist program manager with interpreting contractual requirements for both existing programs and new proposals and solicit feedback from internal counsel as needed
Provide leadership with metrics in periodic reports, monitoring and improving metrics to easily identify program status
Coordinate with all support functions to ensure on-time, cost, and quality delivery for assigned efforts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Program Management, or Business Management
Minimum three (3) years of experience in project/program management, including hardware, services, and support
Up to 20 % Domestic and International Travel involved
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Proven ability to ensure execution among a complex multi-national and multi-cultural team. Ability to break down complex issues into manageable work packages, and to ensure desired outcomes. Strong risk management skills, coupled with even stronger planning skills to prevent crises. Ability to analyze complex business processes and solve problems. Financial acumen to budget activities, including large-scale programs, with ability to perform activity analysis, plan adjustment, and financial control. Proven leadership skills and a proactive approach. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English including high-level presentations
Excellent Microsoft Office suite, particularly: Strong MS Word, Strong MS Outlook, Strong MS PowerPoint skills. Familiarity and working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and professional scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet), is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Program Management, or Business Management
Experience with Department of Defense programs; Flexrotor or similar UAV focus; Experience working within cross-functional teams / matrix organizations
Project/Program Management Certification
Google Suite
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Short and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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