Senior Program Manager

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Who YOU are and What YOU can become

The Senior Program Manager is a Company leader authorized to lead a program with responsibility and accountability for total program performance to a contract compliant to corporate policies and procedures.  The Senior Program Manager reports to the Director of Programs. 

The Senior Program Manager will establish and manage strategic and tactical program objectives to be accomplished by a functionally organized matrix team.

What YOU will do

• Identify, schedule, and manage scope to accomplish program contract and business objectives (Delivery, Financial, Technical, Quality).
• Establish, maintain, and approve program budgets and expenses.
• Lead weekly; Program, Configuration Control Board (CCB), Program Control Board (PCB) meetings, and Customer meetings.
• Create and maintain Program Management Plans and Risk Registers.
• Monitor, report, and manage actions based on relevant industry, Program, and Customer activity to ensure Program success.
• Serve as the principal management point-of-contact for the MRAS Senior Leadership Team and Customer.

What YOU must bring to Succeed

Candidate must have a MBA from an accredited institution with a minimum of 12 years’ relevant project or program management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• P&L responsibility > $30MM annually in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated high critical thinking, communication, leadership, and influencing skills with balanced technical, financial, and business acumen.
• Strong knowledge of business processes, change management methodologies, and project management principles.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify and address complex business challenges and capitalize on business opportunities.
• Proven ability to collaborate with staff, leadership, and Customers and perform under pressure with a high degree of self and team accountability.
• Continuous learning and proactive mindset.
• Ability to support on-site and travel internationally < 25 % of time.

Desired Characteristics 

• PMP Certification
• > 5 years’ experience in contract negotiation (Commercial and Government preferred).
• Aviation and/or Automotive industry experience is highly desirable.

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $130,000  to  $190,000 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

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