The Sr. Program Manager is responsible for directing 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 projects/programs are executed to the highest level of safety (physical andairworthiness) 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 budgetand schedule.
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder, both internal and external,requirements and project objectives. Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of majorprojects from inception through completion. Coordinates commitments with internal and externalstakeholders to fulfill strategies and requirements of the program.
• Leads or participates with the growth team in the creation of new business strategies, productroadmaps and captures including development of strategic and financial plans. Leads thedevelopment and delivery of new business captures and proposals.
• Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinatingpreparation of proposals, business plans, statements of work, estimates and budgets,schedule/lead times, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legalcompliance and to protect the organization’s interests.
• Identifies and capitalizes on program opportunities to increase company revenues and customersatisfaction.
• Works autonomously with limited oversight leading large projects and programs by developingprogram 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 theproject/program to internal executive leadership and customers.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement initiatives to optimize organizational capabilities toimprove efficiency and quality.
• Effectively communicates expectations and develops innovative strategies to enhanceorganizational capabilities that support operational priorities and requirements.
• Proactively identifies and addresses risks and opportunities, and develops solutions to problemswhich require critical thinking, creativity, and innovation to ensure the successful completion ofprojects/programs.
• Leads program work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with theproject/program objectives.
• May act as the hiring manager for assigned projects/programs; supervise the screening,selection, and hiring of candidates.
• Ensures all personnel meet/exceed professional standards and embrace the AEVEX culture.
• 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 associatesthat reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal AcquisitionRegulations (DFARs), and FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to develop and mentor/coach others.
• 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.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity at all times.
• 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 AEVEXs culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs andgoals.
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employeeonboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results throughdelegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization informationthrough department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regularinterpersonal communication.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEXs policies andprocedures.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited University (MS or MBA preferred)
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Experience

• 15 or more years Program/Project Management experience.

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 enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.