Program Manager II

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Program Manager with aircraft modification programs and supporting projects "from beginning to end" to ensure projects meet Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Schedule, Budget, and Team Development factors for success.
• Supports the Program Manager with all programmatic aspects of assigned projects with specifically focused responsibility for customer relationship, cost, schedule, technical planning, tracking and reporting, technical execution, and ensuring overall program performance objectives are achieved.
• Supports the development and maintenance of individual project schedules and program-integrated master schedules from initial planning through delivery.
• Works with Program Manager to assist with the development of program status reports in accordance with contractual and internal requirements.
• Works with other business units (Engineering, Production, Logistics, etc.) to ensure customer requirements and lead PM's vision/plan are being adhered to and followed.
• Proactively identify issues and recommend solutions in order to achieve program success. (takes initiative, exhibits critical thinking, and "owns" managed projects and results).
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in engineering, business, or technical field required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent documented work experience in lieu of a degree may be acceptable
• Project coordination/management experience is a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous scheduling/planning experience is required
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; able to manage project tasks, scope change, and schedules to keep projects on-track
• Self-starter demonstrating solid judgment; understands when to seek guidance but has a strong ability to think and act independently under limited oversight and direction
• Detail-oriented, organized, and possess a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project
• 1-3 years experience supporting aerospace or equivalent projects.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tampa.

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