Wood Dale, Illinois, USA
12 days ago
Deputy Program Manager

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Program Director, responsible for ensuring the successful standup and day-to-day execution of respective program activities to achieve contractual obligations, financial targets, and operational performance metrics. Coordinates direct and/or non-direct report resources to identify and resolve operational issues. Supports new business proposals, solution development, and customer contract negotiations. Must be self-directed, objective focused, and able to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and AGS leadership.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proactively identifies and resolves operational and financial program challengesEffectively leads direct and/or non-direct report internal resources in pursuit of issue resolution, financial targets, and operational goalsServes as the day-to-day customer point for contact for relevant program activitiesOversees actions to achieve contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and marshall’s available resources accordinglyEnsures CDRL Management, Program Management Reviews (PMR), and associated staff functions, such as MIS/IT management, are completedSelf-starts coordination and support efforts between departments/programs as opportunities ariseManages task priorities, short-notice issues, operational constraints, and other potential impacts to maintain schedule requirements, and assumes total performance responsibility for work performed and data deliveredOversees continuous improvement and standardization plans necessary to achieve program quality, delivery and cost targets at all program operating locationsTravel as requiredAll other duties as assigned


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out supervisory-level responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems


CORE COMPETENCIES

Business SavvyChange of DirectionBeing connected RespectfulDiverse MindsetBuilding relationships and partnershipsAccountabilityBuilding confidence integrity

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Program Director, responsible for ensuring the successful standup and day-to-day execution of respective program activities to achieve contractual obligations, financial targets, and operational performance metrics. Coordinates direct and/or non-direct report resources to identify and resolve operational issues. Supports new business proposals, solution development, and customer contract negotiations. Must be self-directed, objective focused, and able to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and AGS leadership.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proactively identifies and resolves operational and financial program challengesEffectively leads direct and/or non-direct report internal resources in pursuit of issue resolution, financial targets, and operational goalsServes as the day-to-day customer point for contact for relevant program activitiesOversees actions to achieve contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and marshall’s available resources accordinglyEnsures CDRL Management, Program Management Reviews (PMR), and associated staff functions, such as MIS/IT management, are completedSelf-starts coordination and support efforts between departments/programs as opportunities ariseManages task priorities, short-notice issues, operational constraints, and other potential impacts to maintain schedule requirements, and assumes total performance responsibility for work performed and data deliveredOversees continuous improvement and standardization plans necessary to achieve program quality, delivery and cost targets at all program operating locationsTravel as requiredAll other duties as assigned


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out supervisory-level responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems


CORE COMPETENCIES

Business SavvyChange of DirectionBeing connected RespectfulDiverse MindsetBuilding relationships and partnershipsAccountabilityBuilding confidence integrity

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required:

Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from four-year College or university; or ten (10) years related experienceFive (5) years of experience in program management, aerospace logistics, or military aircraft maintenance activitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired:

Prior experience with military logistics managementPrior experience with military aircraft maintenance operationsPrior experience with program financial analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and ADD insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required:

Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from four-year College or university; or ten (10) years related experienceFive (5) years of experience in program management, aerospace logistics, or military aircraft maintenance activitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired:

Prior experience with military logistics managementPrior experience with military aircraft maintenance operationsPrior experience with program financial analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and ADD insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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