Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Program Manager Naval Automation and Castings External Equipment who will Lead the cross functional team to deliver on all program(s) deliverables within the terms and conditions of the contract and business case.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of assigned programs (Naval Automation and Castings 3rd parties New Make), maximizing benefits and opportunities in the contract.
• Define, update and monitor budget, business plan, economics (REV, GM), financials (collection), program KPIs (OTD, VoC).
• Create and execute an integrated plan to meet Company economics/financial and contractual targets within the allocated budget, including margin expansion initiatives.
• Actively identify and manage risks and keep risk register update
• Execute activities to address customer concerns to maximize Customer satisfaction.
• Lead the interfunctional Program Team (ENG, GSC, QUA, etc.)
• For NPI Programs under responsibility (U212NFS, T625) contribute to create and execute Design & Make plan (including development and certification activities) according to the Phase & Gate process.
• For New Make Business, responsible for the flow-down of Customer Demand to GSC.
• Responsible for Program Control Board preparation and Configuration Management.
• Support the Commercial Team during all the phases of an offer, starting from the Customer's needs through the negotiations and until the hand-over at the Kick-Off meeting.
• Support the preparation of program reviews with Customer, in accordance with the contractual and customer expectations.
• Monitor the program progress (reporting relevant KPIs, EV etc.) at the operating rhythm (MOR, QMI, Cash Flow, …).
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of the assigned contracts, responsible for regular updates of business plan.
• Delegated for approval, signature and archiving of the documentation sent to the Customer (PO acceptance, official letters, etc.), as per DoA list.
• Responsible for additional tasks/duties in case of unavailability of other roles in the team (Contract/Change/Order roles).

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, preferred graduation in Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• Previous experience in management of projects in a structured company.
• Ability to lead across functional and customer / supplier teams, both on-site and remotely.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization.
• Previous experience in acting in programs team or equivalent coordination role.
• Demonstrated financial skills and risk management expertise.
• Fluent written and spoken Italian and English.
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of contract law.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aerospace share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes