IPDT Leader

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Automotive • Professional Services • Defense
The Role
Lead aerospace development programs from technical definition through customer delivery. Responsibilities include strategic planning, governance, cross-functional integration, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk and issue management, supplier and customer coordination, product change management, options management, earned value management, and certification support. The role requires extensive aerospace or defense program leadership experience, including familiarity with civil or military certification processes, 14 CFR Part 25, and ODA environments.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 🎯

  • Lead all phases of the development program, from program and technical definition to successful deliveries to our customers.β€― This includes strategic planning, governance, organization, business management, direction, and control.
  • Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the development program including the technical, operational, financial, suppliers, options management, schedules / milestones and risk management, in lined with the program requirements and objectives. 
  • Participate in program, engineering, customer, marketing and supplier reviews providing support and visibility to the teams, suppliers, customers and management.β€―Manage customer expectations through regular interactions and formal meetings. 
  • Manage the development program budget cycle and support the financial governance associated. Provide visibility on the monthly actuals. Prepare the forecast exercises, aligning cross-functional teams to ensure financial commitments are met. 
  • Oversee risk management and issue resolution for relevant assigned projects. 
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual product plan to define key strategic issues and objectives and in developing specific initiatives in support of those objectives.β€―
  • Lead the implementation in the areas of product change management, aircraft options management, mockups and simulators & training, earned value management, performance / reliability targets, as assigned.
  • Extensive experience with civil and/or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25, and familiarity working within an ODA.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS πŸ’Ž

  • You have ten (10) years of experience with engineering technical leadership, which can include program and organizational management, within the aerospace and/or Defense industry.
  • You hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace). 
  • You have advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling, as well as changing management processes for activities and products. 
  • You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilize teams and foster a collaborative work environment. 
  • You have a deep understanding of the functional responsibilities and internal processes of teams supporting new program development, Defense projects, and business processes. 
  • You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as familiarity with PLM and ERP systems, databases, and applications. 
  • You are proactive, results-oriented, and innovative with a focus on process improvement. 
  • You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority. 
  • You are capable of working independently as well as in teams in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the individual and program level to meet performance objectives.

SOGECLAIR promotes diversity and inclusion as part of essential elements of its performance and is committed to recruiting without discrimination.

Our recruitment process:

πŸ“ž A quick pre-qualification phone interview

🀝 A technical and HR interview

πŸ’» A second technical interview (optional)

🏁 Welcome aboard!


Benefits

Working at SOGECLAIR also means :

  • Enjoying an international and multicultural work environment 🌎
  • Having access to internal mobility opportunities
  • Gaining valuable knowledge through continuous training πŸŽ“
  • Benefiting from a range of social benefits and advantages: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer coverage), telecare , 5 personal days, and an additional week off during the holiday season

Learn more about us :

With over 60 years of expertise, SOGECLAIR is a provider of innovative solutions for more sustainable and safer mobility. Present internationally, SOGECLAIR has expanded its expertise beyond borders, thus enhancing its capacity to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

Our values:

  • Trust and teamwork πŸ’™
  • Performance and innovation πŸ’‘
  • Responsibility and commitment 🀝
  • Fairness and business ethics βš–οΈ

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING strengthens and develops engineering projects within the group, characterized by a diversity of expertise areas. As a human-scale company, SOGECLAIR and its expert teams offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from R&D phases to service support.

Our expertise: aerostructures and systems installation, aircraft cabin interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence and environmental transition.

Join us: JOIN US | Sogeclair

Skills Required

  • Ten years of experience in engineering technical leadership, including program or organizational management, within the aerospace or defense industry
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Advanced knowledge of program and project scheduling
  • Experience with change management processes for activities and products
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize teams and foster collaboration
  • Deep understanding of functional responsibilities and internal processes supporting new program development and defense projects
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems, databases, and applications
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing multiple tasks
  • Experience with civil or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25
  • Familiarity working within an ODA
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The Company
1,236 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Sogeclair S.A. specializes in the design and development of high-tech products for the aeronautics, aerospace, and civil and military transport industries, also developing simulation products and software. It is an engineering company providing high-value-added solutions and innovative industrial products for mobility sectors.

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