• Establishes the framework and conditions for smooth execution of the program. * Pass on the program objectives to the company's functional departments, within their delegated scope of responsibility. * Responsible for managing the program team. * Manages all aspects of the program, including performance, cost, quality and lead-time aspects. * Ensures that information shared with the customer is consistent. * Interface with the customer to identify sales opportunities, develop action plans and grow the business. * Pilot development programs and sustaining programs. * Program, plan, input and manage task definitions, time frames, and manpower requirements. * Develop and drive program objectives regarding Quality, Cost, Schedule, Technical Performance and Customer Satisfaction. * Analyze and address risks and opportunities of the program. * Responsible for periodic program reviews (including Lessons Learned meetings) during the overall lifecycle. * Monitor problem solving, drive root cause analysis and recovery plans definition when needed. * Coordinate interactions between departments to ensure the delivery of production and aftermarket activities, on-time, at the right level of quantity and quality. * Conduct and prioritize program changes. * Continuously evaluates the business case and drives continuous improvement initiatives. * Responsible for the contractual requirements and commercial performances. * Responsible for the bib/no bid phase (or management decision for an internal R&D project). * With the sales or account manager, analyze the customer's needs and expectations and develop the business case. * Coordinate the development of the non-recurrent and recurrent cost targets in relation with internal teams, reviews for completeness, and drives questions/improvements. * Create the Program Management plan (deliverables, program schedule, stakeholders). * Ensures completeness of the SOW compliance matrix. * Coordinate activities to prepare the recurring costs, nonrecurring costs, schedule and proposals. * Drive interfaces with the customer during the overall life cycle of the program. * Drive the relationship between customer and the Integrated Program Team (IPT). * Develop strong relationships with key customer personnel. * Organize regular reviews with the customer. * Communicate the voice of the customer within the organization. * Lead the Integrated Program Team (IPT). * Lead the IPT to meet the program objectives. * Management of direct reports, where required. * Matrix reporting from other sub-departments representatives (Project Management, Engineering, Configuration Control, QA, Manufacturing, * Sales, Aftermarket interface, Supply Chain and Contract Management); * Closely work with Export Controls and Trade Compliance to ensure process compliance and improvement. * Coordination of cross-functional management team. * Drive program performance indicators, including.