Manager Program Sr

FlightSafety International Inc; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking an experienced Program Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities for complex training programs. You will manage budget, staffing, and schedules while coordinating with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Business, PMP certification, and 10+ years of experience in program management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires specialized knowledge and ability to accomplish highly advanced level tasks.
• Knowledge and expertise usually result from internal progressive experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Project, Windows and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated programs to achieve goals within time and funding.
• Manages program budget and staffing needs for each phase; collaborates with managers for assignments.
• Prepares program reports for management, customers, or stakeholders.
• Works with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Coordinates activities with regulatory authorities or other government agencies.
• Supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and business processes.
• Trains and mentors other teammates as required.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred

PMP certification required

10+ years of relative experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Windows

Outlook

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated programs to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Will manage more complex programs and may manage lower level Program Managers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs independently; recognized as a resource to others: able to translate complex nuances to others; able to improve processes; focus on broad issues.
• Provides training to department members when required.
• Provides guidance to less senior Teammates in the department.
• Trains and mentors to other Teammates as required.
• Establishes program plan, budget, and staffing needs for each phase of assigned program(s) and works with managers and supervisors for proper assignment of program personnel.
• Reviews labor and material expenditures and manages program budget.
• Reviews progress payments.
• Confers with program staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of program personnel in support of program quality, schedule, and budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by program personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares program reports for management, customer, or other stakeholders.
• Works with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Coordinated program activities with regulatory authorities or other governmental agencies.
• Supports published Quality Management System (QMS) and Business Processes.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• PMP certification is required.

Minimum Experience

• 10 or more years of relative experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Requires specialized knowledge and or ability to accomplish highly advance level tasks.
• Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Windows and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice:

All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.