Program Manager, Defense Jobs

As an international "Tier 1" partner of the world's major aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Lockheed Martin…), Latecoere serves aerospace with innovative solutions for a sustainable world.

The Group is active in all segments of the aerospace industry (commercial, regional, business and military aircraft), in two areas of activity: Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems. The Group employs over 5,000 people in 15 countries.

In November 2022, Latecoere completed the acquisition of Canadian-domiciled Avcorp Industries, becoming Latecoere’s Aerostructures Canadian unit.

Program Manager – Defense:

The Program Manager – Defense, is responsible for the overall direction, performance, corrective actions and product improvement plans for the assigned Programs. They are responsible for leading a multi-functional team in the execution and delivery of objectives while contributing closely with leadership to ensure alignment to business direction and strategy.

Summary:

Primary Customer Interface

· Focal point for customer demand/inquiries and ensuring communication and response back to customers

· Organize, prepare et coordinate customer reviews

· Manage Program Risks and Opportunities

· Coordinate risk and opportunity analysis with multi functional team

· Manage corresponding action and or mitigation plans

Ensure Change Management

· Drive impact analysis from multi functional team

· Consolidate findings/data to enable decision making

· Negotiate strategy and conditions towards implementing modifications

· Prepare analysis and detailed costs elements to support commercial proposals

· Consolidate costs and schedule data

· Track and report on progress of implementing the modification

Manage Program improvements plans

· Analyze program performance (quality, costs, …)

· Identify corrective action or product improvement plans and the associated benefits

· Coordinate multi functional team towards executing the action plans towards achieving the targeted performance objectives

Hold Monthly Program reviews

· Report to corresponding stakeholders on Program health (Costs, Customer Metrics ….)

· Report on Improvement Plans and identify problem areas

The successful candidate will display:

· Maturity, credibility and unquestioned integrity.

· A high energy level, passion and strong work ethic.

· Decisiveness, action-and result-oriented.

· Strong persuasive abilities.

· Relationship management skills

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Team player who is willing to make a significant contribution to the growth of the business.

· Strong leaders and communicator skilled at leading multi-disciplinary teams

· Confidence, intelligence, and intuition.

· An ability to approach issues knowledgeably, decisively, and pragmatically and to subsequently devise reasoned solutions to problems. An excellent problem solver.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Qualification Profile:

· 10 or more years of experience in a Program Manager role with 5 plus years in a leadership role preferably in the Aerospace industry.

· Education in aerospace Technical specifications or Engineering or an equivalent demonstrated experience.

· Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles and processes for material management improvement would be an asset

· Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)

· Ability to effectively select, develop, coach, empower and motivate staff to ensure growth in their scope of responsibility and accountability for operational excellence

· Ability to lead change and utilize operational metrics/key indicators for process control, communication, and performance improvement

· Ability to manage multiple, complex projects and changing priorities; work extended hours when required, make sound decisions under pressure, and work effectively in a global environment

· Proven Computer skills: Microsoft suite of applications

· Ability to undergo security clearance process for export controls: CGD, ITAR.

· Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent