Program Manager 2 (Additive Manufacturing)

Work Arrangement
Onsite with occasional travel.

Job Overview
The Program Manager II (PM2) is responsible for independently managing small-to-medium complexity programs and leading major workstreams within larger programs under the guidance of a Senior Program Manager. The PM2 plays a key role in driving program execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met. This position supports unmanned systems programs that may incorporate additive manufactured components, rapid prototyping, and accelerated development and production cycles.

The PM2 is expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy, sound judgment, and leadership while serving as a primary interface for internal teams and, as assigned, external customers.

Essential Functions
•    Manage assigned programs or program workstreams, ensuring execution against cost, schedule, and performance commitments.
•    Develop, maintain, and execute Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), coordinating dependencies across engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain.
•    Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for internal stakeholders and, as assigned, customers.
•    Coordinate execution of programs incorporating additive manufactured components, including supplier coordination, schedule integration, configuration management, and readiness tracking.
•    Track program budgets, forecasts, and actuals; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
•    Lead program risk and opportunity management activities, including development and execution of mitigation plans.
•    Prepare and deliver program status reports, internal reviews, and customer briefings.
•    Coordinate subcontractor and vendor activities, including development of statements of work, schedule tracking, and performance oversight.
•    Ensure program compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
•    Support proposal development and capture activities by developing schedules, cost inputs, and execution strategies; may lead discrete proposal work packages.
•    Mentor PM1s and support development of junior program staff.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
•   Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis - Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and        is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

•   Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
•    Solid understanding of program management principles, processes, and best practices.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project required.
•    Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for technical programs.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, leadership, and customers.
•    Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
•    Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to assess technical, schedule, and cost impacts and take proactive action.
•    Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
•    Experience working in aerospace, defense, unmanned systems environments preferred.
•    Experience supporting or managing programs involving additive manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping, or low-rate production preferred.

Leadership Competencies
•    Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
•    Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
•    Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
•    Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
•    Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
•    Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal           communication.
•    Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and procedures.
•    Ability to be an agile and adaptive leader who consistently meets challenges head-on and ensures organizational success by building effective professional relationships with senior executives and           peers.

Education/Certifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related discipline required.
•    Master’s degree in Engineering, Program Management, or Business Administration preferred.
•    Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or DAU-equivalent certification preferred or in progress.
•    Familiarity with aerospace standards and frameworks such as AS9100, DoD acquisition processes, and systems engineering fundamentals preferred.
•    Exposure to additive manufacturing standards, tools, or training (ASTM, SAE, or similar) is a plus.

Experience
•    7+ or more years Program/Project Management experience.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands 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 the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance
• Secret DoD clearance and ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI, U.S. Citizenship required.