Manager Program Sr

FlightSafety International; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International in Missouri seeks a senior Program Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate complex training program initiatives, ensuring goals are met within time and budget. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and staffing, and communicate with regulators and stakeholders.

A Bachelor's in Engineering or Business and PMP certification are required; 10 years of related experience is expected; proficiency with MS Office and project management tools is assumed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred; PMP certification is required.
• 10 years of relative experience in program management or related field.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate complex programs with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated programs to ensure goals are met within time and funding parameters.
• Manages complex programs and may supervise lower level Program Managers.
• Reviews budgets, staffing, and progress payments; adjusts schedules as needed.
• Provides training and guidance to teammates; mentors others in the department.
• Interacts with regulators and stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

Skills

PMP Certification

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

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.
• Coordinates 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 years’ 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. Department of the 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.