Product & Technical Program Manager Engine Systems

$103,590 - $176,130/Yr

BAE Systems - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Wayne, IN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Product and Technical Program Manager role for Engine Systems is a dynamic position that involves strategic planning and collaboration with internal teams, Joint Venture partners, and external customers. The role focuses on optimizing lifecycle financial margins and product performance in the aftermarket segment, while leading initiatives to grow sales and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Represent aftermarket for the Engine Systems market segment and provide strategic planning to ensure optimal lifecycle financial margins and product performance.
• Serve as the focal point for all Aftermarket Joint Venture activities with FADEC International and FADEC Alliance.
• Lead market initiatives to grow sales and reduce costs, including overhaul development, component exchanges, product upgrades, and warranty solutions.
• Participate in program reviews to ensure aftermarket representation during prioritization, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with the Business Development team to drive growth and maintain engagement with customers and competitors.
• Review RBAs for BAE led long-term agreement activities and lead internal approval reviews for partner RBA reviews.
• Assist with Joint Venture board of directors preparation.
• Collaborate with PEMs to provide technical support to airline and MRO customers throughout the lifecycle.
• Facilitate field reliability reviews and root cause corrective actions.
• Develop AD, SL, and SBs.
• Participate in industry conferences, standards development, and accident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and PSAs.
• Facilitate obsolescence forecasting and retirement planning.
• Create and deploy continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead assigned Joint Venture Logistics Manager for asset tracking and coordination between sales teams and service centers.
• Set annual service center repair catalog pricing in partnership with Joint Ventures to support Aftermarket financial goals.
• Deliver performance to CAS Aftermarket salient objectives for Spares and Repair and Product Support.
• Travel periodically to work with JV partners or attend events.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 8 years of industry experience required.
• Preferred experience working within a joint venture and understanding electronic engine controls basics.
• Master's degree is desired but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in contractual conversations with sales and customer teams.
• Ability to manage priorities well and work within a matrix organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for awards