Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Engine Programs reports to the Managing Director (MD) Materials & Engine Programs and is responsible for the preparation, recommendations on and execution of strategic projects and commercial transactions involving engine maintenance to effectively manage external spend. The Senior Manager is also responsible for setting commercial strategy and representing Technical Operations during engine platform selections, engine sales and spare engine purchases. This role serves as the principal owner of the end-to-end supply management process, including market intelligence, financial analysis, sourcing strategy, stakeholder management, supplier negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationship management. The role involves working closely with JetBlue Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Corporate Finance and Treasury, among other groups. The primary spend managed will be concentrated around maintenance operations for engines, auxiliary power units (APUs) and components.
Essential Responsibilities
- Establish and execute the commercial strategy for existing and future engine maintenance programs
- Assist in the development of a long term engine portfolio strategy, working alongside JetBlue’s Structural Programs and Technical Operations groups
- Manage engine maintenance projects and transactions involving procurement or sale of spare engines
- Develop and execute a Business Partner (BP) management process and scorecard to drive Business Partner performance, including use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Conduct analysis on, and present recommendations to executive leadership for all engine platforms
- Create and manage a sourcing and category plan that aligns to JetBlue’s goals, policies, financial expectations, and cost saving benefits
- Assist Engine Heavy Maintenance Engineers and Repairs Buyers with commercial transactions and disputes arising from existing engine maintenance contracts and agreements
- Facilitate, prepare and conduct negotiations on existing and future engine maintenance agreements
- Establish a team culture that proactively identifies future sourcing opportunities that obtain optimal value for JetBlue and Technical Operations Lead cross functional teams consisting of members from Tech Ops Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Accounting
- Maintain relationships with existing and potential future Business Partners, including engine manufacturers and engine maintenance providers in a way that delivers business results, tracks performance and ensures accountability while upholding the JetBlue values and compliance with all requirements, internal controls and regulations
- Support Financial Planning and Analysis, Technical Operations and Treasury with financial modeling
- Oversee contract administration responsibilities and contract compliance for the business unit
- Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
- Other duties as assigned