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Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a VP of Program Management to join our team in Huntington Beach, California (This is not a remote position, must live in or be willing to relocate to Southern California.) We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President, Program Management, is a senior leader accountable for leading our program management team. The VP of Program Management is ultimately responsible for the process and people that manage the customer relationship, the cost, scheduling, and quality of the portfolio of customer projects or programs to ensure the whole organization, including all functions, are aligned with project requirements and performance to plan. The VP of Program Management has direct accountability to effectively lead the program portfolio and collaborate across all functions to ensure success for the customer programs. The VP of Program Management has matrixed resources that indirectly report and have functional responsibilities that include engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Lead and oversee the program management team, providing strategic direction, guidance, and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects and programs. Develop Project Charters and Program Plans to support overall company strategy.
• Ensure projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines. Control out-of-scope activities through change management.
• Establish and maintain processes, methodologies, and tools for managing cost, schedule, and quality across the project portfolio, driving consistency and efficiency. Hold team accountable to Program Management processes, managing cost tracking and estimates to completion by Program.
• Lead quantitative-qualitative analysis, abatement and track risk reduction.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment with project requirements and performance objectives. Lead project and program resources procurement and manufacturing management.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and optimize project performance, proactively identifying and addressing challenges as they arise. Manage and control changes to Programs.
• Monitor and report on project metrics, including budget variance, schedule adherence, and quality metrics, providing regular updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Direct, manage, and guide team with technical issues; make decisions that reduce overall technical risks.
• Monitor and manage team’s performance to plan, monitor progress of manufacturing, engineering and testing processes to plan.
• Communicate plan with communications distribution and feedback to keep key stakeholders informed.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring effective communication and relationship management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay informed about OEM shifts, industry trends, market developments, and regulatory requirements, incorporating relevant insights into project planning and execution.
• As the department leader, you are accountable for overseeing security protocols and promptly addressing any breaches, whether they pertain to IT cyber security, infrastructure, or building security, ensuring the safety and integrity of our data and operations.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of direct experience

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent risk management skills required
• Highly proficient in MS Project
• Ability to successfully interface/interact with all levels of the organization, including direct communications with executive leadership internally and with our airline customers and airplane manufacturers.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in Aircraft Interiors/Seating highly preferred
• Technical/Engineering background desired
• Experience with global airline customers & airplane manufacturers desired

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.
• Up to 25% travel may be required

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• PMP certification or equivalent preferred

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages team for adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

Salary Range Transparency: $240,000 - $280,000 annually, depending on candidate qualifications

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 30% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture