Director, Program Management

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. The Program Management Director is responsible for the profit and loss (P&L) of the business unit (BU) Projects/programs. These projects/programs maybe located at a single BU site or across multiple physical sites depending on the BU. The Program Management Director is responsible for ensuring quality, cost, schedule and technical objectives are met while maintaining customer satisfaction. This role has direct responsibility for the project/program managers assigned to the BU. The Program Management Director provides leadership and program management guidance to the BU program managers. This role is responsible for the coaching and development of the BU project/program managers. The Program Management Director may report to a Business Unit GM or Cabin Division Leader. The Program Management Director serves as the Customer(s) primary escalation point of contact Summary of Duties: \u2022 Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of all BU Programs \u2022 Responsible for the overall BU program financial performance \u2022 Ensure the BU program Business Cases are properly maintained for the entire program life cycle \u2022 Monitor and control BU program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE) \u2022 Ensure BU programs are profitable \u2022 Ensure BU program managers implement strong Scope Control and Change Management \u2022 Review BU program financials and ensure the data is accurate and complete. \u2022 Assist BU program managers to determine root case & corrective actions for fianc\u00e9 and schedule variances \u2022 Ensure BU program managers properly apply earn value management to development program activities \u2022 Ensure BU programs implement lean principle & root cause corrective actions to reduce variances impacting performance \u2022 Program bid, planning & control \u2022 Review and approve estimation of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets on programs \u2022 Review and approve BU program management plans \u2022 Ensure BU programs develop & maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) \u2022 Ensure BU programs analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle \u2022 Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate BU program planning with the other BU functional directors \u2022 Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into BU program planning and control \u2022 Ensure BU programs have identify & properly manage program stakeholders (internal & external) \u2022 Ensure BU programs perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment (quantitative and qualitative) \u2022 Develop BU strategic plans to grow and extend the life of the BU programs\n \nJob Requirements\n \nEducation: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Typically requires 15 years of experience managing programs throughout the program life cycle. Expert knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage programs. Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs. Other Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, Strong leadership and organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, strong financial acumen Business travel: Up to 50% is likely. Additional Preferred Skills: (not required) \u2022 Project Management certification (e.g. PMI PMP) is highly desirable. \u2022 Degree in Engineering preferred Description: Senior-level position within field.