Advanced Program Manager Naval Automation and

**Job Description Summary**: At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace 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.

As Advanced Program Manager you will be responsible of group of programs led to naval automation and castings for external equipment.

You will have a comprehensive knowledge of financial/business concepts, contract management, best practices, processes and procedures.

In this role you will work horizontally with company functions to meet and exceed customer expectations as well as business profitability through operational excellence based on lean and risk management.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the execution of group of programs, meeting the milestones in terms of timing, financials and quality, using all applicable project methodologies and standard works
- Manage Contract(s) maximizing benefits and opportunities
- Meet Company economics/financial and contractual targets within the allocated budget, including margin expansion initiatives
- Lead the cross functional Program Team (ENG, GSC, QUA, etc.)
- Set and develop a long-lasting Customers relationship, improving satisfaction on current programs and identifying all opportunities on new initiatives
- Perform regular risk assessments, responsible for the execution of mitigation activities to address key risks
- Manage all the relevant program KPI, profitability metrics, invoicing processes, contract payment milestones, cash collection and past due, warranty/penalties determination and administration
- Execute phase & gate methodology for NPI programs under responsibility (U212 NFS, T625), driving and supervising cost-out initiatives, focusing on loss making programs
- Support the customers in their needs following the contract requirement: industrialization process; technical support; equipment requirement
- Update, review and maintain business plans; provide timely internal reporting in accordance with the defined standards. Continually review processes to ensure overall efficiency
- Fostering the adoption of the LEAN approach in the management of processes and to maximize the quality of the execution
- Support the Commercial Team during all the phases of an offer, starting from the Customer needs through the negotiations, until the hand-over at the Kick-Off meeting
- Support the Change Manager/Program Manager during the incorporation of new modifications (CID, SB, AIM,) in terms of time, costs and Customer needs

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, preferred graduation in Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
- Solid experience in management of complex projects in a structured company
- Ability to lead across functional and customer / supplier teams, both on-site and remotely
- Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including top management
- Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization
- Consolidated experience in acting in programs team or equivalent coordination role
- Demonstrated financial acumen and risk management expertise
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English
- Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

**Desired Characteristics**
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Orientation to Customer
- Military licenses management awareness
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Knowledge of contract law and export license processes

**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 share plan
- Life and injury insurance
- Medical coverage
- Employee assistance 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.

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No