Acronaviation

Acronaviation

In‑Service Program Manager (ISPM)

Grand Rapids, MI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategyProject ManagementSAPProcess ImprovementERPAvionicsLeadershipLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The role requires the selected candidate to work on-site during the first shift hours.
  • The In‑Service Program Manager (ISPM) is accountable for the performance of assigned avionics products and customer programs after Production Readiness Review (PRR).
  • In-service programs include, but are not limited to, obsolescence redesigns, value engineering projects, product yield improvement initiatives, test equipment projects, and a variety of activities related to KPI improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and lead daily/weekly IPT execution for all projects and monthly In‑Service Program Reviews
  • Own the sustaining project portfolio (e.g., obsolescence, cost reduction, test improvements, reliability and quality fixes)
  • Govern tailored project gates (Kickoff, Baseline, Design Review, TRR, PRR, Closeout)

Requirements

  • Experience in working with SAP/ERP
  • Strong understanding of AS9100 and FAA requirements and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing process automation and application of AI tools in the manufacturing environment

Benefits

  • Ensure scope, schedule, cost, and benefits realization with documented lessons learned

Company info

  • always putting our customers first, taking ownership of our results, moving fast, and speaking candidly.
  • This position is part of the Acron Avionics Business Unit and will be in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • The ISPM leads a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) and serves as the primary customer interface and escalation owner, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and profitable in‑service execution.
  • The ISPM brings the discipline and rigor of project management into the execution of projects required to deliver upon product strategy and customer requirements.
  • Candidates must be agile and adept at creating project charters and business cases, defining requirements, integrated project planning, resource loading, risk and opportunity planning, and conducting lessons learned.
  • We currently seek an In-Service Program Manager who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments, is highly skilled in applying project management disciplines, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing, and works seamlessly across a variety of functional teams to achieve our vision.
  • The role is accountable for the end‑to‑end lifecycle performance from Entry‑Into‑Service (EIS) through Full‑Rate Production (FRP), maturity, and sunset/EOL, with full accountability for customer satisfaction, product roadmap execution, operations, and engineering performance KPIs and financial measures, including EBITDA and cash.
  • We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination.
  • At Acron, our ambition is to relentlessly reimagine and reshape the value chains through which we deliver results to our customers, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholder communities, in pursuit of innovations that create safer skies.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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