Program Manager - TRU Simulation

Textron•Lutz, FL

40d

About The Position

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success. Description JOB SUMMARY: The Program Manager will lead the planning and execution of high\-value simulator programs aligned with strategic business objectives across commercial and military markets. This role is accountable for the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring compliance, financial performance, and schedule adherence throughout the full program lifecycle. As a cross\-functional leader, the Program Manager will guide integrated teams, including engineering, operations, subcontractors, and support functions, through all phases of program execution, from contract award to final delivery and closeout. Supported by the Program Management Office and key stakeholders in sales, business development, contracts, and legal, the PM will have core responsibilities with Program scheduling, milestone management, sub\-contractor oversight, financial planning, risk management, and customer engagement and communications. The Program Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for program performance across the value stream and will foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive leader who inspires teams to exceed expectations in delivering mission\-critical training solutions to our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Aviation, or related field.
5 years of experience in Project Management leadership roles for professional or military organizations required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification $or equivalent$ with practical application of project management standards and methodologies preferred
Proven experience managing aviation programs, preferably involving rotorcraft and fixed\-wing aircraft in commercial or military simulation environments.
Solid understanding of hardware and software engineering processes, including design, development, integration, and testing activities.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross\-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis and project management tools $e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, or equivalent$.
Experience working with regulatory authorities $e.g., FAA, EASA or similar$ to ensure compliance and qualification of training devices.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Business Development Office to validate scope, schedule, and cost estimates for new business opportunities.
Serve as the primary customer interface post\-contract award, managing relationships across commercial and military accounts.
Lead the delivery of diverse simulation products including Full Flight Simulators $FFS$, Flight Training Devices $FTDs$, Operational Flight Trainers $OFTs$, Unit Training Devices $UTDs$, Cockpit Procedural Trainers $CPTs$, Computer\-Based Training $CBT$, maintenance and operator training solutions, technical documentation, and associated services.
Support supplier proposal development and negotiation of technical requirements and pricing.
Oversee subcontractor agreements, ensuring execution of requirements and resolving performance issues in coordination with Operations and Procurement.
Maintain weekly updates on project performance metrics, financial forecasts, and schedules; lead monthly executive reviews to report status and outcomes.
Monitor production progress using performance management tools, resolving issues proactively to meet project objectives.
Guide engineering execution by translating contract requirements into actionable deliverables, managing configuration changes and Engineering Change Notices $ECNs$ in partnership with the Project Engineer.
Utilize enterprise business systems and Program/Portfolio Management $PPM$ tools for resource planning and project tracking.
Act as TRU's liaison with customers and regulatory authorities $e.g., FAA, EASA$ to ensure compliance and readiness for device acceptance and qualification.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Program Management Office $PMO$, enhancing process efficiency and quality across functional teams.
Plan and execute domestic and international travel to support delivery, installation, and customer acceptance activities; travel may be up to 25% annually, including multi\-week deployments.