Primary Function

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Serves as the overall Program Manager and the primary point of contact for all contract matters; responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of the aircraft maintenance, logistics, and engineering support contract.  This position is primarily located at the Edwards AFB, CA.

Essential Duties
The Program Manager has the overall responsibility and works with subordinate managers.  The PM manages and serves as the point of contact for all functions of the contract.  He/she will have full authority to hire and terminate Yulista personnel at all sites.  As the overall PM, he/she will be held accountable for the budget, profit and loss of the program.  He/she will also be responsible to ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective operations.
•    Serves as contractor’s single contract manager and representative authorized to interface with the Government contracting officer (KO), contracting officer’s representative(s) (COR), and customer representatives.
•    Program Manager ensures master program baselines (cost, schedule and performance) are developed and followed, identifying and mitigating program risks, and directing internal and external team members for successful completion of project that meets customer requirements, on time and on budget.
•    Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.
•    Establishes metrics and monitors progress to assure contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and attainment of company commitments and objectives.
•    Conducts program review meetings, including arranging for facilities and equipment, developing agendas, preparing attendance lists, and publishing meeting results.
•    Actively identifies additional/expanded tasking with existing customers and defines technical requirements for negotiations of changes to contract scope.
•    Mentors and coaches assigned personnel to enhance performance and encourage professional development. 
•    Capable of formulating project plans, objectives, resource and technical support requirements. 
•    Can identify and communicate risks, which include safety, technical, cost and schedule, and provide mitigation strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has direct reports and supervises employees on daily tasks. This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
•    Individual shall have experience leading a diversified team in an aviation environment with emphasis on aircraft maintenance. 
•    Individual shall possess strong interpersonal and team building skills, with a proven ability to attract, hire and motivate a strong management team. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.  Will also routinely interact with other crew members and external contacts such as vendors, suppliers, and corporate representatives, etc. 
•    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas. 
•    High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.  Ability to multi-task.
•    Should be able to demonstrate relationship building skills and be comfortable interacting with professionals at all organizational levels. 
•    Demonstrated experience with multiple type aircraft at the organizational and intermediate level of maintenance.  Depot experience is a plus.
•    Must be able to interface with the customer, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders such as contracts/subcontracts, finance, purchasing, and human resources.
•    Demonstrated knowledge and application of Risk and Opportunity Management tools and processes.
•    PMP Certification preferred.

Required