**Program Manager \- TRU Simulation** Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands\. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight\. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one\. Your success is our success\. **Description** **JOB SUMMARY:** Responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and control of small to mid\-size Projects tied to strategic business objectives within commercial and military market\. Oversees the compliance, financial, and schedule performance of multiple Projects at one time, while leading teams through every phase of Project Management to achieve contractual commitments for all stakeholders\. Will leverage support from Program Management Office to implement best practices in contracts management, estimating and budgeting, scheduling, and customer communications\. Accountable for Project performance across all functions of the value stream, from contract award through final delivery and contract completion\. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Work with TRU Business Development Office on verifying scope, schedule, and analyzing estimates towards future business opportunities\. * Serve as the Customer’s primary point of contact to TRU after Contract Award, managing various needs for key Customers in Commercial and Military Sales\. * Manage all deliverable types associated with Aircraft Simulation such as Full\-Flight Training Devices \(FFS\), Flight Training Devices \(FTDs\), Operational Flight Trainers \(OFTs\), Unit Training Device \(UTD\), Cockpit Procedural Trainer \(CPT\), Computer Based Trainer \(CBT\), Maintenance Technician and Operator Training, Technical Documentation, and Services\. * Support key Supplier proposal requests and negotiations of technical requirements and pricing as needed\. * Support completion of Sub\-Contractor agreements, managing execution of requirements, and performance issues with Operations and Procurement Office\. * Weekly updates to Project performance measurements, pro\-forma’s, and schedules, hosting monthly review with company leadership on Project status and results\. * Monitor Production performance through frequent communication and performance management tools, addressing issues quickly and effectively to satisfy Project goals\. * Monitor Engineering performance, providing clear guidelines from Contract to ensure needs vs\. requirements are defined, and in control, working closely with Project Engineer, while supporting final configuration management changes and engineering change notices \(ECN\) clearance\. * Management of various company Business Systems software tools used in Programs resource planning, project, and portfolio management \(PPM\) solutions\. * Work with Customer and Regulatory Authorities \(FAA, EASA, etc\.\) as TRU’s liaison, to ensure device compliance and readiness for acceptance and/or qualification\. * Design and implement continuous improvement changes to Program Management Office \(PMO\) Processes and Procedures, elevating internal stakeholders process performance for higher quality inputs/outputs, and more efficient workflow * Plan and support business travel for self and Project team to complete delivery, installation, and customer acceptance\. Able to travel domestically and internationally for up to 50% in a year, spending multiple weeks offsite at a time\. **Qualifications** **EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:** * Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Engineering, Aviation, or related field\. * Experience in Project Management leadership roles for professional or military organizations preferred\. * 7 years of experience in Project Management leadership roles for professional or military organizations preferred\. **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Aviation Project Management experience with an emphasis on rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft, military or commercial simulation industry experience is highly desired\. * General understanding of hardware and software engineering design, development, and test methodologies\. Knowledge of industry best practices in each field is desired\. * PMI Project Management Professional \(PMP\) Certification and practical use of best practice standards is highly desired\. * Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments, applying the art of influencing without authority\. * Strong skills in the use of word and data processing techniques for performance analysis * Ability to travel for up to 25% annually **The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job\. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so\.** **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** TRU Simulation **Primary Location:** US-Florida-Lutz **Job Function:** Program Management **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Experienced **Shift:** First Shift **Job Posting:** 09/15/2025, 4:30:58 PM **Job Number:** 336339