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Jet Aviation Defence Program Director in Basel, Switzerland
Defence Program Director
Location:
Basel, CH
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Category: Aircraft Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Career Level: Management
Requisition Id: 2584
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for Defence program. You will coach a core team of up to 10 members across the program life cycle. You will also have to take a quantitative approach to risk management, monitoring financial performance & reporting to executive leadership.
As Jet Aviation’s Defence Program Director your actions have to be in line with the organization’s vision and strategy. You will be collaborating closely with various stakeholders throughout the company to ensure that Completion’s portfolios are globally aligned and executed effectively.
Main Responsibilities
Plan, monitor and manage projects from start to completion; secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes
Manage projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs
Execute stakeholder management strategy, including being the internal voice of the customer
Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for a defence program exceeding 15M USD
Coach a core team through complex issues, provide developmental guidance where necessary
Own the negotiation strategy throughout the program
Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network
Minimum Requirements
Strong track-record in managing VIP completions, MRO, Defence or RMU programs in a global matrixed organization
In depth understanding of the aerospace industry, OEMs, and the regulatory framework
Highly sophisticated understanding of program and project management; PMP required (condition of employment)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years applicable leadership experience or Master’s degree from an accredited university and 5 years applicable leadership experience or 15 years applicable experience (including 10 years applicable leadership)
Desired Characteristics
Results driven – able to execute with high personal accountability
Customer focused – externally focused - strong market perspective
High business and financial acumen
Strong influencing skills
Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.
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