Job Description SummaryAt 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 DescriptionEssential 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
Bachelors 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 Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB1
Relocation Assistance Provided: No