Senior Product Support Manager - Usmc

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Provide leadership and oversight for the integration and synchronization of all Product Support elements concerning USMC pursuits and program execution as pursuits mature into programs of record. Immediately leads all sustainment, logistics and support function strategies required for the USMC Logistics Connector program.

Responsible for developing the overarching integrated product support strategy, Life Cycle Support planning, preparing deliverables, and executing demonstrations as prescribed by customer requirements. Serve as the customer facing representative on all matters relating to product supportability development for the Unmanned UH-72 Aerial Logistics Connector. Facilitates communication to the customer, broader internal team, and subcontractors. Develops tailored plans and schedules for program execution and to advance solutions, secure the program, and enable future entry into service. Leverages the great Airbus reach back capability to apply corporate resources to Product Support challenges. Is the lead Integrated Product Team representative for Airbus communications to government customer, corporate partners, and teammates.

Position Responsibilities:

1.Project Management: 50%

• Ensures 100% on time delivery of Product Support CDRLS.

• Leads all Product Support IPT interaction with USMC

• Support overall program objectives and development of proposal responses.

• Prepares all Phase 2 Product Support capture / bid / proposal content.

• Assist in the evaluation and selection of subcontractors and potential partners during program development ensuring consideration of product supportability.

• Define Program resource requirements as required (Internally / Externally) for successful completion of the Logistic Connector program.

• Define schedule and major milestones.

• Track successful on-time / on -budget completion of all milestones.

• Manage all specified deliverables and Design Review content related to sustainment and product support including data compilation, development, documentation, and presentation for the following elements:

• Reliability & Maintainability (R&M),

• Corrosion Control / Marinization,

• Environmental Hazards Assessment

• Item Unique Identification (IUID)

• Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS)

• Technical Data

• Maintenance Concept

• Support Equipment (SE)

• Manpower and Personnel

• Facility and Infrastructure

• Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T)

• Maintenance/Operating Procedures

• Training

• Transportability

• Shipboard Compatibility
  2.Demonstration Planning and Execution: 50%

• Delivers the M-Demo plan as required.

• Develop, manage and coordinate Logistic Connector demonstration events:

• Maintenance Demonstration (M-Demo)

• Cargo Handling Demonstration

• Prepare, execute, and track demonstration schedules and budgets.

• Prepare and deliver all reporting requirements related to demonstration events.

• Provide cross-function integration of necessary IPTs to ensure successful demonstration of capabilities as specified under USMC program requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business and / or engineering or equivalent education and experience

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience working in a logistics support capacity for a helicopter manufacturer or a defense contractor.

Preferred

• Direct Military customer experience.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• Extensive knowledge and background in cost and schedule project management required.

Preferred

• Certification in Program Management (or school / work experience equivalent) desired, but not required.

Travel Required:

• 40% Domestic and International

• Support internal and external customer meetings, conferences, events as required as well as supporting overseas management communication events as required.

Citizenship:

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Demonstrated leadership skills with an emphasis on communication and managing projects within diverse work groups under time and budget pressure. Demonstrated problem solver with ability to collect, analyze and communicate performance metrics. Results-driven individual who fosters teamwork.

Communication Skills:

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English.

• Strong written and oral communication skills

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Complexity of the Role:

Organizational information:

Reports to Director, Government Programs CLS

Direct Reports:

Future direct reports expected, though none initially.

Job Dimensions:

• Requires individual to develop, communicate and implement a comprehensive support strategy for CLS Contract Next. Additional requirements to use tactical and strategic outlook to identify organic and new business development opportunities. This will include opportunities identified within the Lakota working groups and IPT structures (tactical) as well as assessing customer requirements and industry requirements to identify opportunities to leadership. Selected pursuits will be identified and book to bill objectives will be set. Pursuit supervision will be required for management to assess opportunities within the business funnel and probability of go (P-go) and win (P-win). Individual will manage an internal budget to best utilize cost to win rations for opportunities. Primary contribution to the corporate will be measured in the form of bookings as well and CLS Contract Next financials.

Nature of Contacts:

• Involved, negotiation type Communication on a frequent Basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 60% Onsite when not on travel

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs. Daily

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs. Daily

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Occasionally

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Occasionally

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Up to 40%

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Occasionally

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

As a leader in our field, AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Company Website: www.airbusus.com