Senior Program Manager

ROTORTRADE; Tallard; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rotortrade in France is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex helicopter maintenance, modification, and completion programs, delivering aircraft from contract award through delivery. You will coordinate across Production, Engineering, CAMO, Part 145, Part 21, Procurement and Quality to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

You will mentor junior Program Managers, drive process improvements, support business development proposals, and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in helicopter maintenance or aerospace program management.
• Experience managing complex customer programs.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex helicopter maintenance, modification and completion programs from contract award through aircraft delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for schedule, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Act as senior interface with customers, ensuring transparent communication and issue resolution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Production, Engineering, CAMO, Part 145, Part 21, Procurement and Quality.
• Develop integrated project plans and monitor program performance.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Connaissances

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Formation

Engineering degree or related field

Outils

EASA Part 145 knowledge

EASA Part 21 knowledge

CAMO knowledge

Description du poste

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex helicopter maintenance, modification and completion programs while providing technical and operational leadership across multiple concurrent projects. Acting as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, the Senior Program Manager drives program performance, manages strategic customer relationships and supports the continuous improvement of Rotortrade's program management function.

The role requires significant experience within the helicopter industry together with excellent project management, customer management and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex helicopter maintenance, modification and completion programs from contract award through aircraft delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with full accountability for schedule, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the senior interface with customers, ensuring transparent communication and effective issue resolution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Production, Engineering, CAMO, Part 145, Part 21, Procurement and Quality.
• Develop integrated project plans and monitor overall program performance.
• Identify commercial, technical and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support commercial negotiations, contract execution and change management.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior Program Managers.
• Drive process improvements and best practices within the Program Management function.
• Support business development activities by contributing technical expertise during customer proposals.
• Ensure full compliance with EASA regulations, company procedures and quality standards.
• Prepare executive-level reporting for senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in helicopter maintenance, aviation or aerospace program management.
• Extensive experience managing complex customer programs.
• Strong understanding of helicopter maintenance operations.
• Solid knowledge of:
• EASA Part 145
• EASA Part 21
• CAMO
• Degree in Engineering, Aviation Management or a related discipline preferred.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
• Highly adaptable and resilient under pressure
• Autonomous with sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Resourceful, innovative and solution-focused
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
• High level of motivation and commitment to operational excellence

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of the world's leading independent helicopter distributors and aviation service providers.
• A strategic leadership role within a dynamic, international and fast-growing organization where your expertise will directly influence business performance and customer success.
• The opportunity to lead complex, high-profile helicopter maintenance, modification and completion programs for customers worldwide.
• A collaborative, multicultural environment that values technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen Rotortrade's Program Management function by driving best practices, improving processes and contributing to operational excellence.
• The chance to mentor and develop junior Program Managers, helping to build the next generation of project leaders within the organization.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with meaningful exposure to strategic business initiatives and international operations.
• A high level of autonomy, responsibility and ownership, with the ability to make a tangible impact on the company's continued growth.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression within a global aviation organization.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• A workplace that values integrity, accountability, teamwork and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rotortrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.