Sr. Program Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Program Manager will lead, coordinate, and execute large-scale defense and military aircraft modification programs. Reporting to the Director, Installations and Maintenance, this role is pivotal in aligning project execution with corporate strategy and national defense objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a robust background in managing aircraft modification projects across multiple airframes and units. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing aircraft modifications, setting goals, and providing constant supervision to increase productivity.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• Define program vision and objectives, integrating long-term strategic goals with operational execution.
• Develop comprehensive program roadmaps and implement performance metrics to monitor progress.
• Support relationships with engineering teams, vendors, product teams, internal management, supply chain, and operations to manage interdependencies and ensure on-time deliverables.

Program Execution & Oversight:

• Achieve significant improvements in productivity with the use of effective modification management.
• Maintain records management for all aircraft modifications.
• Utilize data-driven methodologies to forecast potential challenges and proactively institute risk mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary interface between the organization, federal agencies, military representatives, and subcontractors.
• Maintain robust communication channels and deliver regular status reports and updates to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all program activities adhere to U.S. Defense regulations. 
• Implement and monitor rigorous quality control measures to guarantee the highest standards of project deliverables.
• Develop and implement goals with clear direction on achieving with a "safety is first" attitude.

Risk & Financial Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks. 
• Oversee and manage budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets

Continuous Process Improvement:

• Spearhead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and adopt best practices across program management. As a rapidly growing business, improvements are necessary to keep pace with changing customer needs.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE? 

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Core Competencies:
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of military aircraft avionics modification processes.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Expertise in budgeting, risk management, and performance analysis using industry standard practices such as earned value and/or agile.  
• Experience developing winning approaches to government requests for proposals (RFP) including organizing the technical, cost, and management volumes.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field 
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft modification management  

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• On-site or hybrid. Remote work not available for this position. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• This position will travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight.