[Hiring] Senior Program Manager @AEVEX

Role Description

A Senior Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple projects within an organization. They develop and execute program strategies, set project goals and objectives, allocate resources, and ensure successful project delivery. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate with stakeholders, and monitor project progress to ensure timely completion and achievement of desired outcomes. Additionally, Senior Program Managers may also provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other program managers and project teams.

• Provide expertise exhibiting a depth of knowledge across Ground and Flight Test Operations and Subcontractor Management.
• Work directly with the customer to determine project requirements, develop a work plan, execute the work.
• Act as the hiring manager for assigned projects/programs; supervise the screening, selection, and hiring of all candidates.
• Ensure projects, programs, and subcontracts are executed to the highest level of safety and compliance.
• Identify and analyze potential risks to technical performance, schedule, and cost.
• Plan and implement risk mitigating/avoidance actions to reduce the likelihood of occurrence.
• Monitor and track risks, adapt to changing contract circumstances to control risks.
• 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, management of technical employees, and subcontractors.
• Cultivate strong relationships with peers, subordinates, subcontractors, and customers while providing leadership and technical advice to strategic and operational business planning.
• Facilitate alignment and achievement of strategy objectives and performance goals across the company.
• Manage all aspects of assigned programs and subcontractors 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.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally, and positively represent the organization.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Exhibit professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company.
• Embody AEVEX’s cultural values and align daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of US Military and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and mentor/coach others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University (MS or MBA preferred).
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA Level 2.
• 15 or more years Program/Project Management experience.
• Experience in Ground/Flight Test Operations and Subcontractor management preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company.
• 401(k)-retirement plan.
• Professional development funds.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support.

Company Description

AEVEX, 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.
• Tailored hardware and software mission-system tools.