The Aerospace (AS) Program Manager is responsible for developing and managing applicable management system / Market Sector activities, including account management, auditor development, commercial activities, technical training and business planning.

What You Will Do:

Participate as a management team member in the development and implementation of Accreditation Program Rules & company procedures / processes to achieve company and corporate objectives, related to sector program. Develop and manage the AS Global and Regional Technical Strategy to drive sustainable growth initiatives within applicable market segment, including auditor recruitment, industry focus groups, webinar content development and presentations, etc. Train AS Audit Staff related to sector scheme & participate / lead in auditor competency evaluations. Perform AS Technical Package Reviews and certification decision authority for Initial, Extension and Recertification Audits.   Assist in commercial development of contracts when appropriate. Develop and Plan coordination of technical training. Participate in Accreditation Body Witness and Office Audits as it relates to sector scheme. Manage reporting requirements in sector specific database (OASIS, IAOB, etc.). Perform AS Audits as appropriate Identify and plan auditor needs and recruit them in joint coordination with HR, Certification Manager and President ABS QE. Perform other duties as assigned by the Global Certification Manager.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from and accredited university, preferably in a business/technical discipline, or equivalent business/quality related experience. Minimum five (5) years of experience in Certification Business. Experience with software applications similar to ABS core applications. Proven experience in Systems Development environment with project management responsibility for successful medium-scale multi-year projects.  Prior administrative responsibility for three to five professionals.  Prior experience working in organizations to support services provided to internal/external clients.  Experience with AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120 quality systems. Prior experience with financial reporting for capital projects and operations expenses. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Existing AS 9100 third-party certification auditor Behavioral Competencies Business acumen Driving results through others Strategic agility Learning agility Adaptability Managing vision and purpose Building and managing effective teams Customer Service Focus. Proven leadership ability to plan, coordinate, and manage program. Demonstrate ability in decision making and organizational skills. Demonstrates professionalism, exercises sound judgment, and has a sense of diplomacy. Familiarity with commercial, governmental, and international quality standards. Willingness to foster and incorporate change. Must be computer literate. Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Quality Evaluations Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Manager, Director, or Executive Level position.  

Salary: $120-130k