Senior Manager, Programs Aviation

1 week ago

Edgewood, Maryland, United States Smiths Detection Full time
Job Description

The Senior Manager of Programs, Aviation will lead a team of Program Managers that oversee, coordinate, manage, and execute all activities associated with our Aviation vertical. This includes delivery of products, services, demonstration of customer specified performance and quality requirements, scope management, cost management, scheduling, resourcing, risk management, and realization of revenue and profit during the entire lifecycle of all the teams programs/projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Program Management Aviation team. Provide direction, training and coaching to direct reports and other Smiths colleagues where appropriate.
  • Leads and is responsible for all contract requirement deliverables, to include all design, testing, installation and training elements of the program and/or order/project.
  • Works directly with Key Government Representatives and/or their Prime Contractor(s) to drive Program Compliance, Submittal of funding requests, billing, contract modifications, creation of White Papers.
  • Develops and manages process for issues identification and resolution. Appropriately escalates unresolved issues in accordance with the Smiths governance model.
  • Conducts risk assessment of program deliverables based on impact and probability, and takes action to mediate risk. Appropriately escalates risks in accordance with governance model.
  • Monitors program readiness for achieving deliverables, and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables are compliant, on time and within budget.
  • Assists Business Development, Sales and Product Development activities by conducting feasibility analyses of potential programs.
  • Analyzes and responds to Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with Smiths criteria for program acceptance and rejection.
  • Identifies business development and value added sales opportunities related to programs, supports product management efforts to manage the lifecycle of products and/or services including improvements, enhancement and obsolescence, and supports negotiations with customers.
  • Reports program status to all stakeholders, prepares and presents periodic status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.
  • Benchmark program management approaches and developments with external customers and promote best practice with other Smiths colleagues.
  • Create effective business communication encompassing technical proposals for customer requirements, business briefings and presentations.
Requirements
  • Education/training: BS or BA degree in related technology or business management. PMP accreditation preferred.
  • Experience: Requires 10 or more years' program / project management experience; 5 or more years' managing a team.
  • Experience managing a cross-functional team indirectly.
  • Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
  • Understanding of global business and US specific government business.
  • Ability to implement, lead, and direct program team in use of company or industry standards for program management & related processes.
  • Experience in obtaining various permits, licenses, and certifications, for contract requirements.
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
  • Previous experience in hardware programs, ordering materials, delivery of equipment.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience working on U.S. government contracts and/or with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Airport Projects a big plus.
  • Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g., ROI, earned value management, net present value.
  • Development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment.
  • Able to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, influence people outside of direct reporting relationships (matrix organization) and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Able to use MS Office suite and MS Project.
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time at various stages of a program
About Smiths Detection

At Smiths Detection, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

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