Program Manager I - Aircraft Maintenance

Job Description Summary
Are you ready to use your leadership and skills in a program management position? This is your opportunity! As a Program Manager I - Aircraft Maintenance, you will support the business objectives at SNC. In this role, you will be managing the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance scope of work as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for a large commercial derivative aircraft modification program at SNC through your skills and expertise. You will be accountable to the Director of Production and Manufacturing and the program leadership team for coordinating and negotiating the successful execution of all required aircraft and aircraft component inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with the established OEM Maintenance/Inspection requirements in order to maximize aircraft availability. Represents the SAOC Program Management Organization (PMO) and collaborates with the Part 145 Repair Station Director of Maintenance (DoM) or delegate(s) as the prime technical contact for aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling during maintenance visits and/or modifications.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Some key responsibilities include:

• You will be the driver in ensuring program issues and problems are identified, tracked, and resolved and the overall success of the program.
• You'll be responsible for conducting routine meetings, interfacing on project/program status, developing proposals, researching/fact-finding, coordinating audits, and negotiating with project/program stakeholders to ensure the aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Monitoring the compliance of all applicable Airworthiness Directives and Safety Bulletins.
• Coordinates with the DoM and Chief Inspector to develop and comply with SNC/FAA approved inspection programs as necessary
• Coordinates, plans and manages appropriate aircraft repair & maintenance schedules with stakeholders
• Continually reviews the overall maintenance plan and schedule to assure maximum safety and operating efficiency at a minimum cost.
• Performs regular analysis of unscheduled aircraft maintenance trends and recommend appropriate improvements to ensure overall program performance objectives are achieved.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or technical related discipline and 5+ years of progressive experience in project or program management    
• Minimum 1+ year experience leading teams made up of 3+ cross functional team members
• Experience with contract negotiations, and the difference in contract types
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
• Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes
• Previous experience with Part 145 repair station operations
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• This position is required to be able to work onsite and in person. Hybrid or remote requests will not be considered.

Preferred:

• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification 
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
• Working knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Managing projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile, and or spiral development models
• Familiarity with  projects requiring Earned Value Management
• Understanding with application tools and data architectures
• Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.