Job Description
Job Description
About Acron Aviation :
Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions - designed, engineered, and delivered by a team of passionate innovators redefining what’s possible in flight. From advanced avionics and flight data intelligence to world-class simulation and pilot training, we support aircraft operators and OEMs with the technology and expertise to fly safer, smarter, and more efficiently. Now, with a bold new identity, we’re building on a legacy of aviation excellence - unleashing fresh energy, modern thinking, and a customer-first mindset to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Welcome to Acron Aviation - where the future takes flight!
Essential Functions :
Responsible for the execution and financial performance of an entire product line, including directing, controlling, and administering all aspects of the product.
Manage the total in-service life cycle of a product, taking ownership of the customer relationship, production activity, product cost, schedule, and functionality.
Lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) to execute on business needs, including sustaining engineering, production, customer support, finance, quality, and configuration management.
Act as a critical member of the Proposal Team, contributing to business case development, pursuit activities, and capture for both development and sustaining opportunities.
Contribute to the evolution and growth of Acron Aviation's products by formulating strategies and transforming objectives into cross-functional execution plans that support business case and proposal development.
Utilize core program management planning elements, including requirements planning, deliverables definition, milestone definition, risk management, and critical path scheduling.
Develop, maintain, and manage internal and external performance scorecards for in-service production and customer support programs.
Work with Development Program Management to successfully transition new products from qualification into full-rate production and aftermarket support.
Collaboratively partner with functional leaders across the division to provide enterprise-wide leadership.
Establish a culture of continuous improvement within the Program Management team.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Technical Management, or a similar field.
A minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree, OR a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience with a Graduate Degree, OR a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience with a 2-year post-secondary degree.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project Management tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet required deadlines.
Preferred Additional Skills :
Program management experience with embedded engineering development products.
Experience in the avionics industry, in both the Military and Commercial Market Segments.
PMP certification.
Previous experience utilizing Earned Value Metrics (EVM).
Program Manager • Grand Rapids, MI, US