Manager, Programs

Description

Programs Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating efforts with product teams, including, but not limited to, providing focus on increasing margins, meeting commitments, improving customer service, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the teams to support the selling function of the product lines.

What you will be responsible for:

Ensure that all program objectives meet or exceed contractual obligations.

Communicate program risks, challenges, and recommend solutions to senior management.

Ensure that the Product Lines are developing adequate sales strategies and are identifying new sales targets.

Coordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure sales.

Prepare reports for Management and Senior Management on sales, performance, and savings.

Liaise with appropriate personnel within the organization to identify performance gaps, align stakeholders, and implement corrective action strategies to ensure departmental metrics remain aligned with organizational targets.

Ensure overall customer satisfaction.

Identify new opportunities – travel may be required.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AAR policies and applicable laws, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in program management, operations management, account management, or a related business environment.

Year One Critical Success Factors:

Decrease days to invoice by 30%

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Job: Engineering

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rockford

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Exempt

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