About the job
The Program Manager II will play a pivotal role in overseeing the modification of aircraft to incorporate enhanced special mission capabilities tailored to meet the distinctive needs of Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial customers. These capabilities encompass advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors, cutting-edge communications and datalink technologies, as well as enhancements to aircraft platforms designed to support multi-mission objectives.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate extensive expertise across various operational domains, including engineering, maintenance, system testing, and technical management relevant to assigned projects.
- Collaborate closely with customers and subcontractors to identify project requirements, formulate work plans, and execute project deliverables.
- Ensure the execution of projects/programs adheres to the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
- Foster a professional environment where all team members meet or exceed established standards and embody the culture of AEVEX.
- Communicate expectations clearly and develop innovative strategies to enhance the organization’s capabilities in alignment with operational priorities.
- Advise senior leadership on programmatic matters, encompassing operations, readiness, training, recruitment, and management of technical staff.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and customers, providing leadership and technical insights for strategic and operational planning.
- Exhibit agility and adaptability as a leader, proactively addressing challenges to ensure organizational success and fostering effective relationships with senior executives and peers.
- Facilitate the alignment and achievement of strategic objectives and performance targets across the organization.
- Oversee all program facets, including budget management, scheduling, and performance metrics.
- Integrate industry best practices and strive to meet or exceed financial goals for programs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Programs and Growth Team to identify future opportunities with existing customers and assist in capturing new business and solutions for ongoing initiatives.
- Establish processes for risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation throughout the program lifecycle.
- Assist the Growth Team as a subject matter expert in developing technical solutions during the proposal phase, potentially managing a team of SMEs in crafting the technical volume.
- Maintain strong working relationships both within the organization and with external stakeholders, effectively representing AEVEX.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
