Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Program Manager is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) startup, execution, and serialization to a family of products. The objective is to manage projects related to a successful assembly line of executive jets to increase product competitiveness and profitability while supporting customer value-creation strategies. This position will help lead a cross-functional organization aligned with common program performance goals.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Elaborate business plans, business cases, trade-off and program management plans.
• Manage projects to improve profitability, product competitiveness, market share, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze and manage Program P&L, leading projects to increase the profitability either reducing COGS or increasing / maintaining revenue as planned.
• Manage Production Plan at a strategic level (PIPO), considering financial, industrial, and customer-related aspects.
• Coordinate S&OP process under the program level.
• Quote product new features, versions, and configurations.
• Manage Program portfolio (PMO) related to product evolution, selecting, analyzing and executing the most relevant projects.
• Manage Program Budget (R&D, Capex, etc)
• Manage projects related to the product or processes among internal areas, suppliers and customers
• Generate and monitor key performance indicators related to production, A / C deliveries, product development, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
• Elaborate scenarios, propose alternatives, identify risks, and support the development of recovery plans for activities / projects / programs.
• Analyze and approve Aircraft Orders / new configurations according to the customer contracts.
• Coordinate the meetings of the Configuration Control Board (CCB), integrating Engineering, Planning, Procurement for the best definition of the product modification cut ins.
• Coordinate product Value Stream Map integrating all the areas across the board, proposing improvements related to lead time and inventory reduction.
• Coordinate the A / C delivery plan integrating areas across the board, mitigating risks, and setting up plans to comply with contractual dates.
• Participate in related events with customers and suppliers.
• Elaborate area guidelines, procedures and Action Plans.
• Represent the program management office with the business and financial areas regarding the definition of costs and budget monitoring.
• Represent the program in the audits.
• Exercise situational leadership in the program management office.
• Evaluate and simulate complex scenarios within the scope of the Business Unit.

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GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES