JOBSEARCHER

Program Manager Air Force Programs

Overview As CRH Program Manager, you drive cost, schedule, and technical execution for the Combat Rescue Helicopter program, reporting to the Program Director. You lead IPTs, manage risk and change, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet milestones and financial targets. You will shape program strategy, oversees capture activities, and ensure alignment with customer expectations. This role offers ownership of the program roadmap and a meaningful impact on a critical combat-capability program. Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVision401(k) matchPaid time offParental Leave ResponsibilitiesLead the CRH program with P&L responsibility and establish program structureDirect aircraft IPTs to balance cost, schedule, and technical riskCommunicate program status and engage executive leadership and customersLead capture activities, develop IMS/IMS and risk mitigation plansCollaborate with functions (Finance, Contracts, Sourcing, Legal, BD) to meet milestonesManage customer relationships and act as primary program contactEnsure baseline alignment with requirements and proposed solutionDevelop and approve EV-related metrics and status IMS/IMS and WBS dictionaryDrive affordability targets and identify cost improvement opportunitiesOversee Make/Buy decisions and source selection criteriaDevelop transformation plans (1LMX) and program execution to meet commitments Key requirementsExperience in capture management and program management of large-scale rotary wing platformsExperience with obsolescence management, mitigation, and contracting plus understanding of company financials5-10 years in program/project management for production/sustainment programsProven ability to deliver results in sales, orders, EBIT, cashExcellent verbal and written communication to executivesTeam player with ability to align diverse managers toward common objectivesNegotiation skills with multiple stakeholdersIndependent worker with track record of managing complex programs on-cost and on-scheduleStrong earned value, program planning, risk and opportunity management skillscollaborationleadershipeffective communicationEarned Value Management (EVM)Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS)WBS dictionary