5+ years of relevant experience in project management
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Financial and business acumen with knowledge of US government contracts
Technical background with familiarity in CAD systems (SolidWorks, NX)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
Manage internal distribution of project documentation for review and revisions
Monitor project budgets and track financial performance including cost and revenue forecasts
Oversee completion of project milestones throughout the lifecycle
Identify project risks and propose solutions to mitigate them
Define project objectives and ensure quality control for assigned programs
Facilitate timely decision-making to maintain program schedules and budgets
Build strong relationships with customers and serve as their primary contact
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse aerospace projects
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Professional development opportunities in project management
Engagement with cutting-edge technology and methodologies
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Axillon Aerospace is looking for an experienced Program Manager to support various teams while driving the successful delivery, execution, and implementation of programs within our value streams. This key contributor plans, organizes, and manages all activities necessary to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects within established objectives and serves as the primary interface between the customer, engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams, ensuring that all program objectives related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality are met.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for internal distribution of all project related documentation for review and revisions as required
Monitors project budgets; reviewing reports and project expenses to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified. Tracks and reports program financial performance, including cost, margin, and revenue forecasts.
Follows established guidelines to manage completion of project milestones from beginning to end of lifecycle
Identifies project risks and provides solutions to minimize/eliminate risks, monitoring key project processes for compliance with objectives
Defines project's objectives and oversees quality control for assigned programs and projects
Facilitates timely decisions to maintain program schedule and budget, while providing metric and milestone updates to upper management
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans
Builds strong relationships with customers and develops a deep understanding of their objectives. Serves as primary customer contact for assigned program(s)
Control scope, assess impacts of design or schedule changes, and manage customer change requests in accordance with contract terms
Support customer cost assist audits in support of the cost or pricing packages (DCMA/DCAA)
Identify and implement process improvements in program execution, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Monitors contractual requirements for property/tool calibration, maintenance, storage and perseverance (active and non-active) in adherence to company SOPs and Customer flows downs (FAR/DFAR)
Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Job Specifications
Solid experience in project management methodologies
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines accurately and on time in a dynamic environment
Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills
Financial and business acumen
Possesses a strong technical background to understand and evaluate the technical specifications, requirements and capabilities associated with the project. Preferred familiarity with CAD systems (SolidWorks, NX)
Ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional departments including Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, Facilities, Engineering, and Operations, using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
Excellent leadership and strategic thinking capabilities along with ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
Knowledge of US government contracts and contract types (firm fixed price, cost plus) is desirable
Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary information, including relevant record retention requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline such as Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years Experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred experience specific with new product introduction (NPI) processes and programs supporting new business
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $130K-$145K.
