Director of Program Management

Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Director Program Management to join our team on site at our Central Coast located in Santa Maria, California. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

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Job Summary

The Director of Program Management is responsible for overseeing the cost, schedule, and quality of a customer or internally funded project or programs. The director has direct accountability to their own individually managed programs. They act as the customer’s primary point of contact and must have excellent technical management and communications skills. The Director of Program Management has matrixed resources that indirectly report and have functional responsibilities including but not limited to engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality. They are to identify potential risks and implement plans with actions to ensure successful program completion. The Director of Program Management is responsible for profitable and timely execution of a specific program or programs.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Directs, manages, and guides team(s) with technical issues, makes decisions that reduce overall technical risks
• Develops Project Charters and Program Plans
• Develops, implements, and holds team accountable to Program Management processes
• Manages and control changes to Programs
• Manages actual costs, tracking overall cost management by Program
• Projects cost and time estimates to complete, and estimates total cost at completion
• Initiates and actions a program communications plan with communications distribution and feedback
• Directs and manages Project / Program scope management and performance reporting
• Creates and monitors work breakdown structures to ensure accountability
• Controls out-of-scope activities through Adient change management process
• Manages performance to, and management of, all requirements
• Identifies, manages and mitigates the Project / Program Risk Management Plan
• Leads quantitative I qualitative analysis, abatement, and tracking of risk reduction activities
• Creates and manages Project I Program schedule with defined activities and milestones
• Leads Project I Program Resource Management
• Identifies Project/ Program team responsibilities and accountabilities
• Monitors and manages team’s performance to plan
• Leads Project I Program Procurement and Manufacturing Management
• Monitors progress of manufacturing, engineering and testing processes to plan
• Manages procurement and manufacturing costs
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
  
  

Education

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of 10+ years of direct and related experience
  
  

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent risk management skills required
• Highly proficient in MS Project
• Ability to successfully interface/interact with all levels of the organization, including direct communications with executive leadership
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in Aircraft Interiors/Seating highly preferred
• Technical/Engineering background desired
• Experience with global customer and supply base desired
  
  

Other

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.
• Up to 25% travel may be required
  
  

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• PMP certification or equivalent preferred
  
  

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.
  
  

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages team for adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.
  
  

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Benefits / Compensation

Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

Salary Range Transparency: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually, depending on candidate qualifications

Featured Benefits

• Up to 20% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!
  
  

Other Perks

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture