Program Manager II

Aevex • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Program Manager will manage the modification of aircraft with enhanced special mission capabilities to support unique DoD and commercial customers requirements. Some of these unique capabilities include advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors, communications and datalink technologies, and aircraft platform enhancements to support multi-mission objectives. Essential Functions Provide expertise exhibiting a depth of knowledge across operations to include operational, engineering, maintenance, system test and technical management disciplines for which they are assigned. Work directly with the customer and subcontractors to determine project requirements, develop a work plan, execute the work. Ensure projects/programs are executed to the highest level of safety and compliance. Ensure all personnel meet/exceed professional standards and embrace the AEVEX culture. Effectively communicate expectations and develop innovative strategies to enhance organizational capabilities that support operational priorities and requirements. Advise senior executives on all programs, policies, and functions to include operations, readiness, training, recruiting, and management of technical employees. Cultivate strong relationships with peers, subordinates, and customers while providing leadership and technical advice to strategic and operational business planning. Be an agile and adaptive leader who consistently meets challenges head-on and ensures organizational success by building effective professional relationships with senior executives and peers. Facilitate alignment and achievement of strategy objectives and performance goals across the company. Manage all aspects of assigned programs to include costs, schedules, and performance. Integrate industry best practices and meet or exceed program financial goals. Work with Director of Programs and the Growth Team to identify future opportunities for existing customers and support capture and solutioning for new efforts and existing programs. Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle. Assist the Growth Team as subject matter expert to develop technical solutions during the proposal process. May be responsible for managing a team of SMEs during the development of the technical volume. Develops and maintains strong working relationships both internally and externally, and positively represents the organization. Perform other duties as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Microsoft Project
• Experience developing and managing an integrated master schedule (IMS) for assigned programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to interface with subcontractors, customers and technical professionals at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess technical and programmatic issues.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; able to manage project tasks, scope change, and schedules to keep projects on-track.
• Self-starter demonstrating solid judgment; understands when to seek guidance but has strong ability to think and act independently under limited oversight and direction.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Experience managing and leading teams to execute projects on-time and budget, while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Experience working with subcontractors and vendors, developing statements of work and associated requirements, negotiating terms and conditions, and managing subcontractor/vendor performance.
• Exhibits a strong desire to grow as a leader and shows a passion for teamwork.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA Level 2.
• 5 or more years Program/Project Management experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise exhibiting a depth of knowledge across operations to include operational, engineering, maintenance, system test and technical management disciplines for which they are assigned.
• Work directly with the customer and subcontractors to determine project requirements, develop a work plan, execute the work.
• Ensure projects/programs are executed to the highest level of safety and compliance.
• Ensure all personnel meet/exceed professional standards and embrace the AEVEX culture.
• Effectively communicate expectations and develop innovative strategies to enhance organizational capabilities that support operational priorities and requirements.
• Advise senior executives on all programs, policies, and functions to include operations, readiness, training, recruiting, and management of technical employees.
• Cultivate strong relationships with peers, subordinates, and customers while providing leadership and technical advice to strategic and operational business planning.
• Be an agile and adaptive leader who consistently meets challenges head-on and ensures organizational success by building effective professional relationships with senior executives and peers.
• Facilitate alignment and achievement of strategy objectives and performance goals across the company.
• Manage all aspects of assigned programs to include costs, schedules, and performance.
• Integrate industry best practices and meet or exceed program financial goals.
• Work with Director of Programs and the Growth Team to identify future opportunities for existing customers and support capture and solutioning for new efforts and existing programs.
• Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Assist the Growth Team as subject matter expert to develop technical solutions during the proposal process.
• May be responsible for managing a team of SMEs during the development of the technical volume.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships both internally and externally, and positively represents the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Benefits

• AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level