Aviation ORAT Program Manager – Readiness & Transition

STV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 149,671 - 171,053; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

STV is seeking an Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Project Manager to support our national Aviation team. The role requires residence in the United States with regular travel to project sites including major hubs across the country.

You will oversee planning, ramp up and execution of ORAT initiatives, coordinate training and stakeholder engagement, and manage schedules and turnover for facility handoffs. A background in aviation operations and strong PM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Planning or Business
• 10+ years of aviation industry experience
• ORAT experience on new facilities or operations readiness teams
• Knowledge of traction power, signal systems, O/M, facility systems, testing, commissioning and systems integration testing
• Strong project management, documentation, communications and testing skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, ramp up and execution of Aviation, Transit and ORAT programs
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and operational interface plans
• Assist with familiarization, induction and training plan development
• Assist with ORAT schedule development data collection
• Assist with transition plan implementation
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and vendors
• Present regular updates on ORAT activities
• Review schedules and develop detailed turnover plans with defined responsibilities
• Attend and contribute to project meetings
• Manage workflow processes and ensure timely completion
• Assist with project closeouts and transition to service

Skills

Project management

Operations management

Risk management

Schedule management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Planning, Business

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Office 365

Job description

STV is seeking an Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Project Manager to support our national Aviation team. The role requires residence in the United States with regular travel to project sites including major hubs across the country.

You will oversee planning, ramp up and execution of ORAT initiatives, coordinate training and stakeholder engagement, and manage schedules and turnover for facility handoffs. A background in aviation operations and strong PM skills are essential.