Sr Manager, Business Strategy & Integration (Military programs)

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Job Description:

Are you a high-impact leader who thrives at the intersection of executive vision and operational excellence We are seeking a Sr Manager Business Strategy & Integration (Military Programs) to serve as the vital link for the Lakota Contracted Logistics Services (CLS) program. This isnt just a role for someone who follows a script; its a position for a decisive strategist with the discretionary authority to turn multi-million dollar business opportunities into operational reality.

In this pivotal role you will bridge the gap between long-term growth and daily execution. You will spend your days navigating the complex aerospace landscapeliaising between Airbus enterprise teams (MRO Supply Chain and Procurement) and our Military customers to ensure every proposal is not just won but seamlessly integrated into the Lakota programs lifecycle.

Meet The Team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace our team focuses on quality productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters where we have more than 1000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards:Competitive base salary incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Work/Life Balance:Paid time off including personal time holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare:Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans) prescription dental vision life disability Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Your Challenges:

New Business Opportunities Proposal Development & Award Implementation: 40%

• Collaborate with internal departments such as Technical Support Configuration Management Contracts Programs CLS Production Pricing Programs Finance Marketing and Customer Service along with external partners suppliers and allies in the development and implementation of Lakota CLS operational strategies plans and business models. Resolve internal conflicts.

• Serve as program lead for contract negotiations with Military customers

• Ensure coherency across the entire business acquisition process from opportunity identification to bid & proposal to final signature

• Manage relationships with various customers prospects customer entities and partners in the aerospace environment.

• Lead team in establishing strategic goals by gathering pertinent business financial service and operations information; identify and evaluate trends and options.

• Provide input to the management team on new product or service features to be developed to meet current and future customer needs. Includes analyzing market strategies business requirements and financials.

• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; establishing customer needs and requirements.

• Provide support to senior management in opportunity identification negotiations contract development due diligence and other business development projects.

• Assist proposal development and bids for appropriate opportunities. Works closely with internal departments in the design and creation of innovative proposals and opportunities for support.

Lakota TBO Readiness / Integration: 40%

• Serve as program lead for interfacing with the customer on planned TBOs; attend weekly LRR meetings PMRs etc. as it relates to TBO discussions.

• Liaison with MRO facilities to ensure production capabilities are in place. Ensure quantity demands are known / harmonized with all affected parties and risks to contract performance are known / communicated.

• Liaison with forecast analysis (AHI & AH) to ensure all TBO projections are captured.

Project Management: 20%

• Responsible for managing and coordinating Lakota projects as it relates to CLS Support

• Responsible for managing other strategic Lakota Program projects as required.

• Define Project need as required (Internally / Externally)

• Define schedule and major milestones.

• Track successful on-time / on budget completion of all milestones

Your Boarding Pass:

• Must possess a Bachelors degree or equivalent education and experience (4 years)

• Five (5) years of successful experience working in a logistics support capacity for a helicopter manufacturer or a defense contractor.

• Experience in and knowledge of U.S. government interagency policy making and budget allocation

• Ability to effectively work within a matrix organization; ability to effectively work at remote sites

• SAP

• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education/Skills:

• Degree in business and / or engineering

• Masters degree

• Direct Military customer experience

• Certification in Program Management (or school / work experience equivalent)

Travel Required:

• 40% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Common Access Card (CAC)

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 60% Onsite when not on travel

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications. Daly

• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs. Daily

• Lifting: able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs. Daily

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on the computer. Daily

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Infrequently

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5% - 10%

• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

• PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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