Program Manager, Cabin Interiors

Jamco America Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jamco America Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for Cabin Interiors to lead aircraft programs with accountability for schedule, budget, risk, and customer commitments.

You will coordinate global cross-functional teams, develop program plans, manage budgets, and drive milestones from kickoff through ITCM/PDR/CDE reviews, delivering on contractual objectives while communicating with customers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of program management in aircraft industry.
• Strong planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute program plans, WBS, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet schedule, budget, and technical goals.
• Coordinate program reviews (ITCM, PDR, CDE) and milestones.
• Provide performance reports and forecasts to leadership.
• Manage scope changes and support commercial negotiations.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Program Manager, Cabin InteriorsFLSA Status: ExemptSummaryManages aircraft programs with accountability for execution, schedule, budget, risk, scope, and customer commitments. Coordinates global cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives within established requirements, timelines, and financial plans. Serves as a key interface among customers, internal departments, suppliers, and leadership to drive decisions, resolve issues, and support successful program delivery.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute program plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and customer deliverables.Manage assigned programs and coordinate cross-functional activities to achieve schedule, budget, technical, quality, and contractual objectives.Lead coordination across Engineering and related departments, including development of the Program Plan and master phasing schedule.Coordinate program kickoffs, establish work-center budget allocations, and manage departmental budget and schedule commitments.Monitor budget and schedule performance, prepare program forecasts, and provide timely performance reporting to leadership.Develop and coordinate resource and manpower plans required to support program execution.Identify program risks and coordinate mitigation, recovery, and corrective-action plans.Serve as a primary interface with customers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding technical, schedule, scope, and contractual matters.Manage program scope changes and deviations, evaluate cost and schedule impacts, and provide recommendations to support commercial negotiations.Support RFQs and new-business activities by validating work scope, technical requirements, schedule assumptions, and budget inputs.Plan and conduct required program milestone reviews, including ITCM, PDR, CDE, and other applicable reviews.Apply program and project management best practices to effectively manage priorities, resources, constraints, and deliverables.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo direct supervisory responsibilities. Leads and coordinates cross-functional program teams through influence, collaboration, and shared program objectives.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience; engineering degree preferred.Typically 5+ years of program management experience in the aircraft industry.Strong program planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional activities through influence without direct authority.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, and leadership.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical, financial, contractual, and program information and effectively present findings and recommendations.Ability to define problems, evaluate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions involving multiple technical and business variables.Moderate domestic and international travel may be required.Successful completion of required pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The work environment is typically quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-Medical CoverageDental and Vision Reimbursement401(k) Retirement Savings PlanBenefit Conversion at TerminationBereavement LeaveEducational AssistanceFamily and Medical LeavePaid Parental Leave (40 hours) *Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)HolidaysJury Duty/Witness Service LeaveLife InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityPregnancy LeavePaid Time Off (PTO)Personal LeaveWedding LeaveWellness Program/Gym ReimbursementPet InsuranceThis description provides a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.Jamco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).