Program Manager - F-5 Aircraft Maintenance Contingent

Vectrus V2X
US - Nevada - Fallon
May 8, 2024

The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through the end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50-year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

Vertex has proudly been headquartered in Madison, Mississippi since 1974. Madison is a rapidly growing community just north of the Capitol. In 2019, Madison, MS ranked #31 out of 18,446 Best Places to live in America. In Mississippi, Madison ranked #1 in Best Places to Live, Best Place to raise a family, Best Public Schools, and safest city to live in. Vertex Aerospace strives to make a meaningful community and economic impact and was recognized as an MS 100 leading private company. Most recently Vertex was awarded the 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation and ranked number six in the nation on the Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program list.

The Vertex Company is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world-class businesses (***).

Directs all phases of the program from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program. Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or negotiating a change to contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with the Site Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other contractual requirements.
• Establish and maintain resource allocation plans.
• Lead program risk and opportunity management process.
• Provide an effective customer interface.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities including briefings to senior customer management.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to employees and functional leads (Contracts, Business Management, Quality Assurance, etc.).
• Provide oversight and coordination of subcontractors.
• Meet program financial goals as established by senior management.
• Ensure program compliance with OSHA requirements.

Skills:
• Possess the ability to provide/execute comprehensive management of the Program while interacting daily with Program Management and customers at a high level.
• Detailed knowledge of maintenance practices and protocols is required.

Requirements:
• Shall have six years of management and supervisory experience (within the last ten years) in the execution of aviation maintenance contracts. At least one year (within the six years) of management experience shall be in technical program or project work related to naval aircraft maintenance.
• Benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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