Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.

Avio Aero is working with national and international partners to design and develop the power and propulsion system of a new military program.
Technology demonstrators will be delivered, with the aim to show the readiness of technologies to be used in the following development phase.
As Military Program Manager, you will report to the Military Advanced Program Manager and you will be the company focal point for the execution of the activities related to the demonstrators and he/she will coordinate all the involved functions to meet the program requirements.
Substantial part of the role will be the risk assessment and the risk mitigation on its perimeter.

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution of technology demonstrators plans, including coordination of the cross functional program team (ENG, GSC, QUA, etc.)

Support Military Advanced Program Manager to meet company financial/timing targets within the allocated budget

Manage technology demonstrators planning, assumptions and dependencies

Perform regular risk assessments and manage mitigation activities to address key risks for technology demonstrators

Lead the Program Control Board preparation for technology demonstrators related items.

Responsible for the Configuration control of technology demonstrators

Understand security requirements and related implications and be coordinated with Security and Compliance departments to ensure appropriate and compliant solutions

Support Military Advanced Program Manager in managing internal reporting to Senior Leadership

Support Military Advanced Program Manager in managing program whitelist

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Solid experience in project management, skilled in working and influencing a cross functional team in a matrix organization

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to quickly respond to and manage project changes

Good aerospace industry knowledge and understanding of the Defence environment

Good in developing a network and influence stakeholders

Ability to lead a cross functional team, both on-site and remotely

Good risk management and problem solving skills

Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external organizations

Prompt communication and sense of urgency

Ability to document, plan, and execute established projects

Ability to manage finance indicators

Fluent written and spoken English

Availability to travel as needed to support the business

Eligible to be security cleared by the Italian National Security Authority (security concerns that can lead to a determination of ineligibility are listed in art. 37 DPCM 6 November 2015 n.5)”

Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

Previous experience in aerospace environment

Management of programs in development phase

Take in charge, self-government and self-determination

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

 

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan: 

Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

Flexible benefits platform

GE Aerospace share plan 

Life and injury insurance

Private medical cover

Employee assistant program

Employee special awards (service and recognition)    

Local special agreements and discounts

English and languages training for you and one member of your family

Technical, Leadership and development trainings

 

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. 

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No