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Program Manager

Murrieta, California, United States

The Program Manager is responsible for supporting the determination of project requirements and work plans, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining professional standards aligned with AEVEX culture. They manage project plans, budgets, and customer relations, implement DOD/NDAA compliance, develop program schedules, and maintain strong internal and external relationships to meet operational priorities and financial goals.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensures programs are executed to the highest level of safety (physical and airworthiness) and compliance.
  • Responsible and accountable for all aspects (from inception to completion) of assigned repair, modification, manufacturing, engineering, certification, or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Development programs including execution (financials, schedule, technical performance, quality, supply chain, and customer engagement) and ensuring program commitments are met on budget and schedule.
  • Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder (internal and external) requirements and project objectives. Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion. Coordinates commitments with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategies and requirements of the program.
  • Leads or participates with the growth team in the creation of new business strategies, product roadmaps and captures including development of strategic and financial plans. Leads the development and delivery of new business captures and proposals
  • Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, statements of work, estimates and budgets, schedule/lead times, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization's interests.
  • Identifies and capitalizes on program opportunities to increase company revenues and customer satisfaction.
  • Works autonomously with limited oversight leading large projects and programs by developing program plans, schedules and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility.
  • Analyzes data and monitors programs to ensure adherence to contract scope of work, cost, schedule, quality, airworthiness and technical specifications.
  • Develops, maintains and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program to internal executive leadership and customers.
  • Demonstrates continuous improvement initiatives to optimize organizational capabilities to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Effectively communicates expectations and develops innovative strategies to enhance organizational capabilities that support operational priorities and requirements.
  • Proactively identifies and addresses risks and opportunities, and develops solutions to problems which require critical thinking, creativity, and innovation to ensure the successful completion of programs.
  • Leads program work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with the program objectives.
  • May act as the hiring manager for assigned programs and supervise the screening, selection, and hiring of candidates
  • Ensures all personnel meet/exceed professional standards and embrace the AEVEX culture.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Security Clearance -Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
  • In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), and FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal.
  • Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.
  • Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Always demonstrates professionalism and integrity
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.). Leadership Competencies
  • Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
  • Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
  • Champions AEVEX's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
  • Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
  • Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
  • Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
  • Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX's policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited University (MS or MBA preferred).
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

Experience:

  • 10+ years Program/Project Management experience desired

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Physical Requirements Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

AEVEX provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only. 

Salary Range

$100,000 - $175,000 USD

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

 

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.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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