Program Manager

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services.

AARs purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The companys mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners, and for society.

Description The Program Manager will coordinate efforts with product teams, including but not limited to providing focus on increasing margins, meeting commitments, improving customer service, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the teams in order to support the selling function of the product lines.

What you will be responsible for

• Ensure that all program objectives meet or exceed contractual obligations.
• Communicate to Senior management any problems and suggested solutions.
• Ensure that the Product lines are developing adequate sales strategies and are identifying new sales targets.
• Coordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure sales.
• Prepare reports for management on sales performance and savings.
• Liaise with the appropriate personnel with the logistics chain to organize and expedite inventory shipments, purchase orders, and repair orders.
• Ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• Identify new opportunities.
• Travel is required.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; OR
• Eight years of related experience and/or training; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Physical Demands

• Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office and aviation hangar setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.