Program Manager

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft.
As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems.
Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality.
The company now employs over 300 employees, and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.
Summary Accountable for developing and managing program schedules and deliverables for all programs within assigned accounts, as well as standard day to day program management activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.
Work with and lead cross-functional internal and external teams for customer program success.
Strong management skills, particularly to influence management and facilitate conflict resolution.
Ability to understand, track, drill-down and question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based upon that data.
Knowledge of marketing, marketing communications and product launch.
Hands-on strategic program management of both existing and new accounts within the aerospace market.
Will manage and work in cooperation with engineering teams to come to an end product.
Challenges include customizing product to meet OEM requirements while maintaining product standards, integrity, serviceability and short cycle time.
Maintain detailed records of current and prospective customers, grow revenue within the current account base, identify market needs/trends along with recommendations for program improvements and development of new programs.
Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements.
Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.
Working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000/13485 and AS9100 processes.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of project management in a high technology organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Solid background and understanding of custom product and solution sales techniques.
Experience in transforming customer desires into technical requirements over extended lead and delivery-times.
Strong technical background with engineering experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Solution and complex product sales experience.
Experience building strong business relationships at multiple levels of management.
General knowledge of project related finance/budgeting, including the ability to read and understand financial data.
Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
Moderate travel within the U.
S.
and international locations may be required.
Preferred: Experience in the area of manufactured products.
Experience with thermoplastics, cabling, and international production.
Background experience from the following industries will be considered helpful: Aerospace or Military Wire and cable Connectors RF: Coax Plastic Coating Proficiency and hands-on experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft Project.
History of managing accounts with annual sales volumes in excess of $5 million.
Astronics CSC offers a competitive benefit package which is available to full-time employees.
Part-time employees may be eligible on a pro-rated basis for the benefits listed.
Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
Accommodation Request Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.
HR@astronics.
com or call: 847-244-4500.
We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
COVID-19 Considerations The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority.
Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.