Program Manager

Coordinate with Management and other Stakeholders to implement new or modified products from design concept to production implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and maintenance of requirements documents, schedules, manpower resource requirements and loading charts, budgets, risk, issues, opportunities, and other such management tools for the execution of assigned projects.

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within aircraft design, manufacturing, and certification. Relies on the instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job, however, the position requires adaptability to the specific project situation, and the expectation of performance evaluation and recommendations for continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Initiate, plan, execute, control and close assigned projects
• Conduct meetings and group decision making process
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to project team
• Keep the senior management and others informed about project status and issues
• Create program presentations & briefings
• Develop and maintain project governing documents;

1. o Requirements
2. o Statement of Work
3. o Risk, Issues & Opportunity
4. o Cost
5. o Schedule

• Create and maintain integrated project schedules including coordination of resources
• Maintains oversight of assigned projects to ensure they remain within scope, schedule and budget parameters
• Track and report cost and schedule performance
• Interface with internal departments, ensuring necessary procurement and fabrication of parts, materials and services for the specific projects
• Administer project databases
• Perform other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however; is required to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be organized, resourceful and possess excellent communication skills and the ability to function under pressure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Basic:

• BA/BS in business or STEM field and 10 years of related experience
• 5+ years of project/program management experience

Preferred:

• Degree in an Engineering or Business with Aeronautical/Aerospace discipline
• Project/program management certification from PMI or similar
• General knowledge and skills associated with cross functional coordination in areas of design engineering, methodization, manufacturing planning, production control, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, aircraft fabrication and assembly and quality management, testing and certification functions.

Requires comprehensive knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an office environment and occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime is required when necessary.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.