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Service Program Manager
Job in
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Acron Aviation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
In Service Program Manager – Acron Aviation
Acron Aviation is a global leader in commercial aviation solutions, delivering advanced avionics, flight data intelligence, simulation, and pilot training to aircraft operators and OEMs. We support safer, smarter, and more efficient flight through innovative technology and expertise.
Job Description Essential Functions- Responsible for execution and finances for an entire product line, including directing, controlling, administering, and regulating the product line.
- Responsible for the total in-service life cycle of a product, covering customer, production activity, product cost, schedule, and functionality.
- Ensure the cross‑functional team executes the business needs of the product line, including sustaining engineering support, production, customer support, finance, and quality and configuration management.
- Manage outsourced activities and alliance partners to meet financial and schedule agreements, and oversee customer expectations and satisfaction.
- Act as a critical member of the proposal team for business case development, pursuit activities, and capture for both development and sustaining opportunities.
- Contribute to the growth of Commercial Aviation products through strategy formulation and transformation objectives into cross‑functional execution plans.
- Apply program management planning elements: requirements planning, deliverables definition, milestone definition, risk management, resource management, and critical‑path scheduling.
- Lead IPT and monitor and control development program execution using robust management operating systems and integrated cross‑functional teaming approaches.
- Apply Earned Value techniques and reporting.
- Develop, maintain, and manage internal performance scorecards for in‑service production/customer support programs.
- Work with Development Program Management to transition new products from qualification/certification into production and aftermarket support.
- Leverage a gated control and approval process for the product life‑cycle.
- Own and account for customer relationship and scorecard performance, improving performance against business case objectives.
- Partner with functional leaders across the Commercial Aviation Division for enterprise‑wide leadership.
- Establish a process‑improvement culture within Program Management, including idea generation and project execution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Technical Management, or a similar field.
- Minimum 9 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project Management tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Experience leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance program performance and business effectiveness.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent).
- Program management experience with embedded engineering development products.
- Experience in the avionics industry, both military and commercial markets.
- PMP certification and prior use of earned value metrics.
Mid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionProject Management and Information Technology
IndustriesAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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