About the job
The Program Manager will oversee the modification of aircraft, enhancing special mission capabilities tailored to meet the unique requirements of Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial clients. These enhancements include advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors, communication and datalink technologies, as well as aircraft platform modifications designed to accomplish multi-mission objectives.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge across various operations, including engineering, maintenance, systems testing, and technical management disciplines relevant to assigned tasks.
- Collaborate directly with customers and subcontractors to define project requirements, develop effective work plans, and execute tasks efficiently.
- Ensure that all projects and programs are executed with the highest standards of safety and compliance.
- Maintain professional standards among personnel and foster a workplace culture that aligns with Aevex values.
- Communicate expectations clearly and devise innovative strategies to enhance organizational capabilities that align with operational priorities.
- Provide strategic advice to senior executives on programs, policies, and operational functions, including readiness, training, recruiting, and management of technical staff.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with colleagues, team members, and clients, offering leadership and technical guidance in strategic and operational business planning.
- Exhibit agility and adaptability as a leader, tackling challenges proactively and ensuring organizational success through effective professional relationships with executives and peers.
- Facilitate the alignment and attainment of strategic objectives and performance goals across the organization.
- Oversee all aspects of assigned programs, including cost management, scheduling, and performance metrics.
- Incorporate industry best practices to meet or exceed financial goals for programs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Programs and the Growth Team to identify future opportunities with existing clients and support the acquisition of new efforts and ongoing programs.
- Develop processes to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
- Support the Growth Team as a subject matter expert in developing technical solutions during the proposal phase, potentially managing a team of subject matter experts for the technical volume development.
- Establish and maintain robust working relationships internally and externally, representing the organization positively.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.

