Sr Manager, Business Strategy & Integration (Military programs)

Airbus • Grand Prairie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a high-impact leader who thrives at the intersection of executive vision and operational excellence? We are seeking a Sr Manager, Business Strategy & Integration (Military Programs) to serve as the vital link for the Lakota Contracted Logistics Services (CLS) program. This isn't just a role for someone who follows a script; it’s a position for a decisive strategist with the discretionary authority to turn multi-million dollar business opportunities into operational reality. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between long-term growth and daily execution. You will spend your days navigating the complex aerospace landscape—liaising between Airbus enterprise teams (MRO, Supply Chain, and Procurement) and our Military customers to ensure every proposal is not just won, but seamlessly integrated into the Lakota program’s lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience (4 years)
• Five (5) years of successful experience working in a logistics support capacity for a helicopter manufacturer or a defense contractor.
• Experience in and knowledge of U.S. government interagency policy making and budget allocation
• Ability to effectively work within a matrix organization; ability to effectively work at remote sites
• SAP
• Microsoft Office Suite
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Common Access Card (CAC)
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in business and / or engineering
• Master’s degree
• Direct Military customer experience
• Certification in Program Management (or school / work experience equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments such as Technical Support, Configuration Management, Contracts, Programs, CLS, Production, Pricing Programs, Finance, Marketing and Customer Service, along with external partners, suppliers and allies, in the development and implementation of Lakota CLS operational strategies, plans and business models.
• Resolve internal conflicts.
• Serve as program lead for contract negotiations with Military customers
• Ensure coherency across the entire business acquisition process, from opportunity identification to bid & proposal to final signature
• Manage relationships with various customers, prospects, customer entities, and partners in the aerospace environment.
• Lead team in establishing strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information; identify and evaluate trends and options.
• Provide input to the management team on new product or service features to be developed to meet current and future customer needs.
• Includes analyzing market strategies, business requirements and financials.
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; establishing customer needs and requirements.
• Provide support to senior management in opportunity identification, negotiations, contract development, due diligence, and other business development projects.
• Assist proposal development and bids for appropriate opportunities.
• Works closely with internal departments in the design and creation of innovative proposals and opportunities for support.
• Serve as program lead for interfacing with the customer on planned TBO’s; attend weekly LRR meetings, PMR’s, etc. as it relates to TBO discussions.
• Liaison with MRO facilities to ensure production capabilities are in place.
• Ensure quantity demands are known / harmonized with all affected parties and risks to contract performance are known / communicated.
• Liaison with forecast analysis (AHI & AH) to ensure all TBO projections are captured .
• Responsible for managing and coordinating Lakota projects as it relates to CLS Support
• Responsible for managing other strategic Lakota Program projects as required.
• Define Project need as required (Internally / Externally)
• Define schedule and major milestones.
• Track successful on-time / on –budget completion of all milestones

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees