Aerospace Program Manager: Lead Global Projects & KPIs

LMI Aerospace, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America seeks a Program Manager to lead assigned programs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining program profitability. You will report to the PMO Manager and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, Proposal and Production to drive program success.

Responsibilities include developing program plans, coordinating multi-functional teams, managing customer relationships, and monitoring KPIs such as margin and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years in Program/PMO in manufacturing (aerospace, automotive, naval).
• Strong MS Office skills (Access, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Experience with international programs.
• Ability to influence without authority; leadership outside formal hierarchy.
• Excellent communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Program(s), develop and execute Program Plans, identify and track deviations to the plans and undertake recovery actions.
• Lead multi-functional PM team (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, etc.), you create a teamwork atmosphere and coach team members in order to enhance the highest level of collaboration and performance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Proposal and Production personnel whenever necessary.
• Depending on the Program and to be agreed on with the PMO Manager: You may the SPOC for the customer and manage the customer relationship.
• You may ensure the 1st line contract management, identify deviation to the contract and negotiate the impacts with the customer.
• Track key process indicators (KPIs) including: financial margin, On Time Delivery (OTD), OQD, etc.
• Provide monthly dashboard KPI updates to top management at the monthly Steering Committee
• Provide weekly status and/or report to the program team and the PMO Manager at the weekly program reviews
• Establish an (internal/external) network to effectively elevate/solve complex issues
• Contribute knowledge and experience to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives as part of the PM system

Skills

PM leadership

KPI tracking

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA or Eng. Mgmt preferred

Tools

MS Project

Planview

Job description

Sonaca North America seeks a Program Manager to lead assigned programs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining program profitability. You will report to the PMO Manager and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, Proposal and Production to drive program success.

Responsibilities include developing program plans, coordinating multi-functional teams, managing customer relationships, and monitoring KPIs such as margin and on-time delivery.