Deputy Program Manager, Aerospace

JOB TITLE: Deputy Program Manager, Aerospace

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTING TO: Chief Operating Officer with technical guidance from the CTO

Founded in 1955, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) is a research and development business specializing in design, fabrication and flight testing of experimental rotorcraft and unmanned air vehicles. Piasecki has developed and flown more than 25 different advanced VTOL and UAV aircraft and continues to develop cutting-edge vertical flight technologies.

SUMMARY:

The Deputy Program Manager’s (DPM) primary responsibility is to facilitate the advancement of PiAC technology for potential inclusion in the US government FVL project and PiAC product lines for PiAC. The Deputy Program Manager will formulate day-to-day advanced research initiatives, conduct and coordination of the technical execution of the project in accordance with relevant SOWs, integrated master schedules (IMS), and development of budgets.

The DPM shall direct the sub-contractors and personnel assigned to the project as well as support talent search efforts to conduct the tasks defined in the program. Review and monitor project progress to ensure quality and adherence to contract requirements. In addition, with support from PiAC’s executive management, the DPM is responsible for the planning, implementation, execution, and completion of the project on schedule and within budget in accordance with contractual obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts design and analysis to support the selection of the best technical approach while also managing efforts to reduce the risk of missing customer requirements
• Generates task assignments, plans project resources, coordinates meetings with project engineers for specific portions of the project (including piloted simulation and related simulation models, the scaled demonstrator, and the FVL modeling and simulation efforts)
• Reviews/critiques the sub-task PEs and vendor supplied analyses, develops experimental plans, develops test plans to reduce risk, conduct process design and developmental design solutions
• Leads customer and subcontractor reviews, meetings, and presentation materials.
• Crafts and approves (signs) all project related ERs, DMR and DCNs. 
• Coordinates and reviews engineering deliverables to include the monthly financial report, quarterly technical report, and final project report.
• Communicates regularly with Chief Engineer and customer TPOC on project plan, research results, status, schedule, funds expended relative to the spend plan, and status of technical progress.
• Reports bottlenecks, work stoppages, lack of personnel, skill gaps and other impediments to management on a daily basis. 
• Authorizes work and signs timecards to verify appropriate charges of personnel assigned to the project. 
• Approves all project purchase orders (PO) up to $50,000. 
• Directs and instructs the planning with the Project Scheduler and the PE of sub-tasks to develop and maintain a resourced IMS for the project

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Eight (5) years of progressive experience in administration/program management.
• Must have an Aerospace Engineering background.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits:

PiAC offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401k retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off benefits to full-time employees.

Relocation: 

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Export Control Requirements: 

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.