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Program Manager

Location: 

Macomb, MI, US, 48042

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Business Management

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Job Summary

The Program Manager acts as a business liaison to ensure that the program activities are managed in accordance with the contract requirements and is the company’s primary representative for customer communication. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring customer specifications are maintained throughout the manufacturing process and coordinates all changes regarding schedule, engineering, planning and cost in reference to the original contact. The Program Manager must be able to work at an optional level in a fast pace, high stress environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Integrate program schedules, quality performance, tracking financial and implementing corrective actions
  • Serves as the customer advocate, ensuring effective program management processes, including schedule, cost, risk management, project change management, and commitments to customers are met
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned program activities, ensuring successful customer relationships
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives, focusing on performance, cost, and schedule management.
  • Effective program/project management skills, with strong customer service skills
  • Conduct variance analysis with the finance team to optimize program profitability
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with military and defense stakeholders
  • Establish and communicate overall priorities and change program requirements to functional areas
  • Negotiate contract changes related to scope management and act as a key presenter at major program reviews
  • The role also involves mentoring within program management and leadership to various project teams, maintaining professional knowledge through workshops and publications, and sharing specialized knowledge with others
  • Lead cross-functional integrated program team (IPT) to ensures proactive focus on program requirements
  • Provide regular program status reports to management
  • Actively participate in Contract and Sales IPT
  • Manage day-to-day action items and priorities
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years’ progressive experience in Program Management
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing environment a plus
  • Remain flexible to changing requirements and workload
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
  • Attention to details and accuracy
  • Organizational skills & Conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work in fast pace and high stress environment
  • Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit for a period of time.
  • Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
  • Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or in paper format.

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

  • 15 Days Paid Time Off (annual allotment), Prorated PTO based on date of hire
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Volunteer PTO Program
  • Health Insurance starting on your first day
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
  • Company Employee Relations Team Events (i.e., Holiday Party, Family trunk or treating, Car Show and much more!)
  • Recognition and Service Award Programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center – Free!
  • Climate controlled environment

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Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT US positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.


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