Associate Program Manager Job at Airbus (Bingen)

Associate Program Manager

Airbus

Location:
United States , Bingen

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 121000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Aerovel (the Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program) is looking for an Associate Program Manager to join our Program Management Team based in Bingen, WA. In this role, you'll manage executing assignments for Flexrotor programs and contracts, supporting the development of additional efforts and opportunities to expand our business. You will assist in leading efforts to establish, forecast, implement, and monitor activities associated with the scope, schedule, and budgets of assigned Flexrotor programs/contracts. Concurrently, you'll assist in developing proposals for program enhancements and modifications aimed at increasing revenue. This role requires strong coordination across involved departments; scheduling and budget management; tracking changes; support for contract/proposal execution; and risk assessment and mitigation for assigned programs.

Job Responsibility:

Stakeholder Management: Work with various cross-functional teams and stakeholders to bring programs and proposals to completion on schedule, on budget, and on quality
Ensure all project/proposal team members understand their scope of commitment, are informed of status and next steps, and understand schedule (SPI) and budget (CPI) situations
Ensure relevant teams are aligned and prepared to implement projects resulting from Flexrotor program initiatives
Maintain comprehensive documentation for regular reporting at Staff Meetings and Program Reviews
Act as the primary interface for assigned programs & projects throughout the Flexrotor team and across other organizations when required
Customer / Partner Management: Guide customers and partners through the initiation, execution, and close-out processes for assigned Flexrotor program / contract(s)
Focus on customer experience and strict adherence to contractual agreements
Actively listen, understand, educate, and inform the customer to foster repeat business
Manage difficult and sensitive situations, ensuring continuous customer satisfaction
Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project/program schedules, including predecessors, successors, planned and actual dates for assigned programs
Make schedule adjustments based on changing project/program and proposal requirements, keeping the project team, customer, and leadership informed
Responsible for successful on-time / on-budget project/program completion
Perform resolution and risk mitigation with the Flexrotor management team
Monitor and report on the Schedule Performance Indicator (SPI)
Budget Management: Develop project budgets with inputs from functional departments using appropriate tools
Verify inputs from functional departments and check overall validity of budget inputs
Adjust budgets based on change orders / contractual modifications
Gather costs and track budget expenditures, leveraging technical understanding to identify cost-saving opportunities
Monitor and report on the Cost Performance Indicator (CPI)
Program / Contractual Management: Support the offer/proposal/sales phase for enhancements or extensions of existing Flexrotor programs
Assist sales and offers teams with technical advice (e.g., configuration, compatibility, maintenance strategies) for follow-on business or contract expansion
Assist program manager with interpreting contractual requirements for both existing programs and new proposals and solicit feedback from internal counsel as needed
Provide leadership with metrics in periodic reports, monitoring and improving metrics to easily identify program status
Coordinate with all support functions to ensure on-time, cost, and quality delivery for assigned efforts

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Program Management, or Business Management
Minimum three (3) years of experience in project/program management, including hardware, services, and support
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Proven ability to ensure execution among a complex multi-national and multi-cultural team
Ability to break down complex issues into manageable work packages, and to ensure desired outcomes
Strong risk management skills, coupled with even stronger planning skills to prevent crises
Ability to analyze complex business processes and solve problems
Financial acumen to budget activities, including large-scale programs, with ability to perform activity analysis, plan adjustment, and financial control
Proven leadership skills and a proactive approach
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English including high-level presentations
Excellent Microsoft Office suite, particularly: Strong MS Word, Strong MS Outlook, Strong MS PowerPoint skills
Familiarity and working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and professional scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet), is required
Up to 20 % Domestic and International Travel involved

Nice to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Program Management, or Business Management
Experience with Department of Defense programs
Flexrotor or similar UAV focus
Experience working within cross-functional teams / matrix organizations
Project/Program Management Certification
Google Suite

What we offer:

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
February 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Associate Program Manager

Airbus

Location:
United States , Bingen

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
February 27, 2026

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