SUMMARY: The Senior OEM Program Leader for Engine Accessories oversees all aspects of managing the business between VSE and two major OEM partners. This individual will have a complete market understanding along with high-level technical product expertise to produce deliverables to all internal and external stakeholders. This will require cross-functional work with the following contributing groups: Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Customer Network Management, Legal, Finance, and others. This individual is responsible for developing and executing long-term program strategies, strengthening customer partnerships, driving financial performance, and ensuring operational excellence across the program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Single point of contact, face of VSE to major OEM partners.
- Responsible for understanding OEM requirements (technical, schedule, reporting) and ensuring they are met. This requires working cross-functionally within VSE and externally as needed to pull together all deliverables on schedule.
- Develop a complete understanding of market dynamics and product lifecycle to help VSE maintain optimal processes and policies that will provide the most benefit to the program long-term.
- Key aspects include strategic network planning, contract development & negotiations, contract administration, partner site audits of systems and processes, internal financial tracking and reporting.
- Gather high-level engineering requirements and communicate internally to VSE program team.
- Work cross functionally internally and with MRO network to develop and communicate product improvements, push through to approval with OEM partners.
- Worldwide travel to OEM, supplier facilities, tradeshows, etc.
- Provide strategic oversight of all program deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, contractual requirements, and organizational objectives.
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with OEM leadership, suppliers, and strategic stakeholders.
- Lead strategic planning activities including capacity planning, demand forecasting, risk management, and long-range program roadmaps.
- Monitor program financial performance, including revenue, profitability, cost management, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
- Present program updates, financial performance, risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, customer experience, and program scalability.
- Coordinate supplier assessments, OEM audits, and customer reviews to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Program Leaders and cross-functional team members.
- Represent VSE at customer meetings, supplier facilities, industry conferences, and trade shows worldwide.
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
- 6 years of relevant/technical work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to influence a diverse list of Stakeholders and VSE internal teams to successful delivery outcomes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling applications
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and long-term customer contracts.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of FAA regulations, aerospace quality systems, and AS9100 standards.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in business, customer service, supply chain or equivalent experience
- 10+ years prior experience of progressive leadership in aviation MRO/OEM industry
- 6+ years of large-scale program management experience
- 6+ years in the aviation industry
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Project Management Professional (PMP), ASCM/APICS, or similar certification preferred
OTHER:
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The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, or an additional three years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree
- Six years of relevant or technical work experience
- Ability to influence diverse stakeholders and internal teams to achieve successful delivery outcomes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling applications
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and long-term customer contracts
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of FAA regulations, aerospace quality systems, and AS9100 standards
- Master's degree in business, customer service, supply chain, or equivalent experience
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in the aviation MRO or OEM industry
- Six or more years of large-scale program management experience
- Six or more years of aviation industry experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Project Management Professional, ASCM/APICS, or similar certification
What We Do
VSE Aviation is a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the global aviation market. It specializes in components and engine accessories for commercial, business, general aviation, military/defense, and rotorcraft customers. Through its integrated solutions and authorized OEM distribution, VSE Aviation focuses on enhancing the productivity and longevity of high-value, business-critical aviation assets.
