Cessna Aircraft Company
Manufacturing Execution System - Project Manager
Cessna Aircraft Company, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Job Description - Manufacturing Execution System - Project Manager
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth.
Manufacturing Systems
The Manufacturing Execution System - Project Manager will coordinate multi-discipline efforts as part of a company-wide digital transformation campaign. The campaign handles integration of new business operations systems as well as controlled decommissioning of legacy systems. The Project Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, information technology, and finance teams to properly define enterprise software development and integration projects, to track progression of those projects, and inform status to all stakeholders throughout the business, including program management for development and production aircraft programs. The Project Manager will ensure business capability to execute according to industry standards for critical safety item management. Prime candidates for this role enjoy being on the move, are talented at developing professional relationships, and have high business acumen. Responsibilities
Develop and manage the overall master schedule for the enterprise-wide implementation of Bell’s new manufacturing planning and execution system, which includes but is not limited to SAP’s PEO and QM modules. Lead project-wide scrum master duties including facilitation, focusing multi-department teams on time-boxed iteration called sprints, acting as a coach to the team, removing blockers and ensuring we attain project scope and schedule Lead and manage the development and maintenance of project plans in coordination with each Manufacturing Center (ie. DSC, RSC, ACC, AMA, WAC, TIM, MIR and AMC) IT, EDS and IBP departments. Perform immediate assessment to identify and understand software gaps that are currently impacting FLRAA manufacturing schedules. The role will work with end-users to document as-is and future enterprise business processes to streamline existing business processes prior to enhancing the software to support the business. Develop and manage enterprise best practices to support ongoing sustainable enterprise transformation management Be a voice of broad business and set functional priorities in collaboration with Information Technology Align enterprise operational necessities with program contractual obligations concerning supplier management and audit compliance Plan and schedule the delivery of training with senior and middle management from each of the affected departments, to ensure successful deployment of new tools and processes. Qualifications
Experience with leading other employees to achieve a common goal in a matrix management environment Experience with training users on new software applications Experience deploying new software applications into multi-site manufacturing environments Experience with deployment, training and support of software development and integration projects preferred Professional experience preferred with: Microsoft Project or Primavera project management software, and Jira project & issue tracking At least 10 years’ professional experience with project execution of software applications in the aerospace or industrial sectors Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered. You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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The Manufacturing Execution System - Project Manager will coordinate multi-discipline efforts as part of a company-wide digital transformation campaign. The campaign handles integration of new business operations systems as well as controlled decommissioning of legacy systems. The Project Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, information technology, and finance teams to properly define enterprise software development and integration projects, to track progression of those projects, and inform status to all stakeholders throughout the business, including program management for development and production aircraft programs. The Project Manager will ensure business capability to execute according to industry standards for critical safety item management. Prime candidates for this role enjoy being on the move, are talented at developing professional relationships, and have high business acumen. Responsibilities
Develop and manage the overall master schedule for the enterprise-wide implementation of Bell’s new manufacturing planning and execution system, which includes but is not limited to SAP’s PEO and QM modules. Lead project-wide scrum master duties including facilitation, focusing multi-department teams on time-boxed iteration called sprints, acting as a coach to the team, removing blockers and ensuring we attain project scope and schedule Lead and manage the development and maintenance of project plans in coordination with each Manufacturing Center (ie. DSC, RSC, ACC, AMA, WAC, TIM, MIR and AMC) IT, EDS and IBP departments. Perform immediate assessment to identify and understand software gaps that are currently impacting FLRAA manufacturing schedules. The role will work with end-users to document as-is and future enterprise business processes to streamline existing business processes prior to enhancing the software to support the business. Develop and manage enterprise best practices to support ongoing sustainable enterprise transformation management Be a voice of broad business and set functional priorities in collaboration with Information Technology Align enterprise operational necessities with program contractual obligations concerning supplier management and audit compliance Plan and schedule the delivery of training with senior and middle management from each of the affected departments, to ensure successful deployment of new tools and processes. Qualifications
Experience with leading other employees to achieve a common goal in a matrix management environment Experience with training users on new software applications Experience deploying new software applications into multi-site manufacturing environments Experience with deployment, training and support of software development and integration projects preferred Professional experience preferred with: Microsoft Project or Primavera project management software, and Jira project & issue tracking At least 10 years’ professional experience with project execution of software applications in the aerospace or industrial sectors Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered. You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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