Program Manager
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Program Manager
About Comlux America
Comlux America is a world-class VIPaircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis company designs engineers and installs custom luxury interiors andadvanced aircraft systems for large and ultra-large business jets. Specializingin highly customized aircraft Comlux transforms aircraft into personalizedflying environments that reflect exceptional craftsmanship precisionengineering and uncompromising safety.
Role Description
The ProgramManager is responsible for planningmanaging and administering VIP interior cabin completion programs fortransport category aircraft executed under Civil Aviation Regulatory AuthoritySupplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects. This role serves as the primarycustomer advocate and the single point of contact for both customers andexecutive leadership throughout the building completion and delivery phasesof the aircraft.
The Program Managerensures that aircraft completion programs are delivered safely on schedulewithin budget and in accordance with engineering specifications regulatoryrequirements and customer expectations. The core objective of this role is tocoordinate cross-functional teams and manage program execution to support thecompanys operational commercial and customer satisfaction goals.
Essential Job Functions
Lead integratedprogram planning scheduling and project control activities within amulti-functional matrix organization to optimize resource allocation and ensureadherence to cost and schedule requirements.
Ensureproduction engineering executive leadership and cost management teamsmaintain clear visibility into program demands to enable effectiveprioritization and resource planning.
Develop andmaintain integrated program management frameworks and processes that supportefficient planning and execution across multiple departments and sharedresource centers.
Prepare programreports presentations and updates to communicate performance status tocustomers and leadership including progress against technical commercial andaesthetic project requirements.
Develop manageand maintain the master program schedule and associated program budgets.
Coordinatecommercial and technical interactions with key program subcontractors andexternal partners.
Contribute to thedevelopment and refinement of internal operating procedures to supportcontinuous improvement and corporate operational development.
Standardizecustomer communications to ensure alignment with Comlux corporate communicationstandards across all aircraft completion programs.
Maintain regularcoordination and communication with customer representatives throughout theentire program lifecycle.
Supportperformance evaluations of key personnel based on direct observations andexperience gained during program execution.
Identify andresolve program risks issues and conflicts within project teams escalatingcritical concerns to executive leadership when appropriate.
Develop anddeliver final program executive reports summarizing financial performancetechnical results operational outcomes and recommendations for improvement.
Perform otherrelated duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience
Bachelors degreein engineering aviation management or a related field required.
Minimum 10 yearsof experience in project planning and program management preferably within theaviation industry.
Minimum 5 yearsof experience in an STC environment supporting business or private aircraftcompletions or modifications on transport category aircraft.
Experience withBoeing or Airbus aircraft platforms preferred.
Excellent writtenand verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact withinternal teams customers and executive leadership.
Demonstratedexperience in progressive leadership roles within aircraft production aircraftcompletions or aviation maintenance environments.
Strong technicalproblem-solving and crisis management capabilities within complex aviationproduction environments.
Ability to readand interpret engineering drawings blueprints and technical documentation.
Required Skills andAbilities
Comprehensiveknowledge of aircraft completion processes and program execution within a VIPaircraft environment.
Demonstratedleadership ability strong business acumen initiative and the ability todrive operational results.
Strongunderstanding of lean manufacturing principles as applied to aircraftcompletions and aviation production environments.
Excellentcommunication and presentation skills with the ability to influencestakeholders and present information to leadership and customers.
Proven ability tolead cross-functional teams including engineering procurement productionquality and program management functions.
Proficiency inMicrosoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.Experience using Microsoft Project or similarproject scheduling tools; advanced proficiency preferred.
Work Environment
This position is based withinboth corporate office and aircraft hangar environments and may involve:
Exposure tovarying temperatures and weather conditions
Loud noise levels
Potential contactwith chemicals or hazardous materials
Working inconfined aircraft interior spaces
Why join us
Your success is oursuccess. We provide a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package thatsupports you and your family.
401(k) withcompany annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation
Company-sponsoredHSA
100% company-paidvision premiums
Medical DentalLife Insurance and EAP benefits
Free financialconsultations and guidance
EEO Statement
Comlux is committed toproviding equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employeesregardless of race color religion age national origin military statusveteran status disability sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation)genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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