New Technologies Demonstrators Program Manager

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we've been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.

Avio Aero is working with national and international partners to design and develop the power and propulsion system of a new military program.
Technology demonstrators will be delivered, with the aim to show the readiness of technologies to be used in the following development phase.
As New Technologies Demonstrators Program Manager, you will report to the Military Advanced Program Manager and you will be the company focal point for the execution of the activities related to the demonstrators and he/she will coordinate all the involved functions to meet the program requirements.

Substantial part of the role will be the risk assessment and the risk mitigation on its perimeter.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of technology demonstrators plans, including coordination of the cross functional program team (ENG, GSC, QUA, etc.)
• Support the Advanced Program Manager to meet company financial/timing targets within the allocated budget
• Manage technology demonstrators planning, assumptions and dependencies
• Perform regular risk assessments and manage mitigation activities to address key risks for technology demonstrators
• Lead the Program Control Board preparation for technology demonstrators related items.
• Responsible for the Configuration control of technology demonstrators
• Understand security requirements and related implications and be coordinated with Security and Compliance departments to ensure appropriate and compliant solutions
• Support Military Advanced Program Manager in managing internal reporting to Senior Leadership
• Support Military Advanced Program Manager in managing program whitelist

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• Solid experience in project management, skilled in working and influencing a cross functional team in a matrix organization
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly respond to and manage project changes
• Good aerospace industry knowledge and understanding of the Defence environment
• Good in developing a network and influence stakeholders
• Ability to lead a cross functional team, both on-site and remotely
• Good risk management and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external organizations
• Prompt communication and sense of urgency
• Ability to document, plan, and execute established projects
• Ability to manage finance indicators
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Availability to travel as needed to support the business
• Eligible to be security cleared by the Italian National Security Authority (security concerns that can lead to a determination of ineligibility are listed in art. 37 DPCM 6 November 2015 n.5)"
• Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in aerospace environment
• Management of programs in development phase
• Take in charge, self-government and self-determination

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees' wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone's psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aerospace share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No