About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position
The FlightSafety Defense Program Manager is Customer focused on management and execution of DoD programs. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall financial performance and contractual execution of the FlightSafety Defense program portfolios.
The Program Manager will lead multi-functional teams (PMO, Operations, Engineering, Contracts, Procurement, Quality, etc.) in a matrixed organization.
The Program Manager will coordinate across multiple business units including FSI Defense (FSID), FlightSafety Simulation Systems (FSS) and Corporate FlightSafety Intl (FSI).
The Program Manger key management focus :
- The customer relationship
- All program budgets and costs including labor hours / cost, material cost and supplier costs
- Program schedule including the baseline, actual, and variances
- Program risks, opportunities and mitigations
- Customer future business support
Tasks and Responsibilities
Direct all phases of the program from proposal through program completionIs the as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions to raise cost, schedule, technical performance, risk and mitigation awarenessInternal communication, briefings, status of program and portfoliosLead multi-functional teams in a matrixed organizationUnderstand customer and compliance requirements and program commitmentsEnsure contractual and compliance requirements and program commitments are metEstablish program resource requirements, budgets, and schedulesEvaluate performance against plans, budgets, and milestonesDevelop, direct, and execute mitigation actions as requiredStrengthen customer relationships though open communication and keeping commitmentsParticipates in the negotiation of contract modificationsSupport the FSID Growth Team in developing and winning new and follow-on businessEnsures the preparation of proposals, work statements, specifications, operating budgets and financial terms / conditions of a contract are executable and achievableApplies understanding of the business and how own team integrates with others to achieve departmental objectives and efficiencyProblem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from managerGuides and influences others either internally or externally to adopt a different point of view.Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challengesDecisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures, and department plan; receives guidance from Director.Provides technical guidance to team members, colleagues and / or customersMinimum Education
Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 or more years of project / program management or related experienceMust be able to obtain a clearanceMinimum Experience
Self-starter with proven leadership ability, as well as demonstrated success working with limited supervision while coordinating activities with engineering, operations, finance, quality, and other program execution functionsA team player that can work with diverse disciplines in multi-functional teams at all levels of the organizationAbility to use internal process of Risk Management and a demonstrated understanding of the value of identifying and managing program risks, formulating risk burn down plans, and ensuring incorporation into project / program plans and schedulesAbility to support development of SOWs, review of contract modifications, participate in engineering change proposals, and schedule integrationAbility to adapt to changing environments while meeting customer requirements and leveraging proven configuration control practicesParticipate in new business capture effort, proposals and the cost estimating processKnowledge of raining device design and manufacturingAerospace & Defense Industry experienceA team player that can work with diverse disciplines in multi-functional teams at all levels of the organizationSome experience Earned Value Management principalsLead new business capture effort, proposals and the cost estimating processPrevious experience in transitioning developmental technology into productionRelevant experience with training device design and manufacturingAerospace & Defense Industry experienceKnowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to identifies and solve day to day technical and operational problems; understands and recognizes broader impact across the departmentExceptional interpersonal communication, both written and verbal, as well as formal presentation skills, including the ability to interface at all levels of management and customer organizations both locally and virtuallyKnowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated monthly business rhythmsExperience with the production MRP systemProficient with Microsoft office tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPointHighly organized, prompt and with a proclivity for detailFull Spectrum Leadership characteristicsGuided by policies and procedures, impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the departmentExplains information, conveys performance expectations and handles sensitive issuesPhysical Demands and Work Environment
FlightSafety provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform their essential job functions. Subject to reasonable accommodations that may be provided, this position involves the following physical demands : Routine use of hands to finger, handle, or feel / reach with hands and arms (including typing, instrument operation, and use of touchscreen devices); and communicate verbally and in writing (typically by email or other written communication). Range of body motion to deliver or observe training activities, including :
Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and / or anti-torque with both feet in simulator training devices.Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the simulator device from the instructor’s chair.Enter and exit the simulator device by going up and down stairs and using the provided ramp.Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; in each case, as applied to viewing monitors, technical documents, diagrams, and reference materials.The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
