Program Manager

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR's purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company's mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Description: The Program Manager will coordinate efforts with product teams, including, but not limited to, providing focus on increasing margins, meeting commitments, improving customer service, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the teams in order to support the selling function of the product lines.What you will be responsible for: Ensure that all program objective meet or exceed contractual obligations Communicate to Senior management any problems and suggested solutions Ensure hat the Product lines are developing adequate sales strategies and are identifying new sales target sCoordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure salesPrepare reports for management on sales, performance and savings Liaise with the appropriate personnel with the logistics chain to organize and expedite inventory shipments, purchase order and repair orders Ensure overall customer satisfaction Identify new opportunities- Travel is required. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.All other duties as assigned. What you will need to be successful in this role: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus packageComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off programProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesPhysical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.The environmental characteristic for this position is an office and aviation hangar setting.Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.