Manager, Transformation Management

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes.  Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.  Visit our website @ www.pursuitaero.com

Always Pursuing Better.

Pursuit Aerospace, a leading global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, was formed in 2023 through the merger of two predecessor companies. The Company has embarked on a multi-year growth plan, with business process transformation as a key initiative for growth. 

In the spirit of Always Pursuing Better, Pursuit Aerospace has initiated a transformation program across the enterprise.  The Pursuit transformation office works directly with sites and functional teams driving our growth opportunities. This is a new role created to support the Company’s continued growth. 

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager, Transformation Management to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for professionals with project management experience who are looking to contribute to the strategic growth of the company creating new and refined business processes delivering measurable results.

Location: Manchester, CT preferred; commuting distance to other Pursuit sites considered

Work arrangement: Primarily in-person

Reports To: VP Transformation & Integration  

Special Requirements: Travel up to 25%

Purpose/ Summary:

The Manager, Transformation Management position is responsible for managing strategic detailed organizational change and transformation projects, including planning, executing and delivering project objectives, and identifying and solving problems in alignment with business goals. Additionally, this role will have responsibility for integration plan execution of acquisitions as assigned. This role is critical in driving the company’s strategic priorities including commercial and operational business process improvements.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general direction:

• Supports various business teams and individuals to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives of business transformation projects 
• Develops actionable and targeted change management plans and tools; coordinating project schedules, resources, and information 
• Monitors progress, addresses any issues in achieving key milestones with teams’ and meets critical deadlines: 
• Acts as point of contact and ensures that key stakeholders are kept informed and aligned of project status throughout the transformation process
• Collaborates with cross-functional business partners to ensure consistency throughout the project’s lifecycle, and to ensure success of changes, including coaching leaders, training, and providing support to ensure smooth adoption
• Creates and maintains project documentation, meeting minutes, and follow up action items

• Supports the planning, development and execution of integration plans and activities for business development/mergers and acquisitions 

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:  

Education / Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Certified project management designation preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional project management experience. 

• Experience successfully managing and executing growth and cost reduction projects
• Experience working with senior leadership and influencing cross-functional teams

• Experience driving and implementing business transformation projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in project management software, Excel, MS office etc.
• Strong knowledge of business processes and performance indicators from inquiry to cash.
• Expertise in preparing presentations and strategic reports for senior leadership (PowerPoint)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong ability to think critically and strategically, with a focus on identifying growth opportunities, value creation, and managing abnormalities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing, coaching, and mentoring team members
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams (sales, finance, legal, operations) and external consultants
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• A results-oriented, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Pursuit Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.