Program Manager
Core
Lead day-to-day execution, sustainment, and operational delivery of a customer-facing aviation capability including aircraft operations, sensor operations, and coordination with contracted maintenance providers.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Aviation Sustainment & Operations)
Builds
Reliable aviation operational outcomes and mission readiness for national security customers
Domain
National Security / Defense / Aviation
Required skills
Program management, aviation operations, fleet sustainment, maintenance management, stakeholder engagement, contract performance management, risk management, schedule management, operational governance
Preferred skills
PMP certification, experience with Commonwealth/National Security customers, third-party maintenance provider management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day execution activities supporting key customers; Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, sustainment plans, and execution roadmaps; Coordinate delivery activities across aviation operations, sensor operations, maintenance providers, and support organisations; Manage contractual partner performance and maintenance-provider relationships; Monitor aircraft readiness, availability, and operational performance; Facilitate governance forums, customer reviews, and planning activities; Prepare customer-facing and executive-level reporting products; Support operational readiness and mission execution activities; Ensure alignment between operational activities and customer expectations; Monitor program performance against established service-level objectives; Identify and implement improvements that enhance sustainment effectiveness and operational performance