Project Management at Spirit AeroSystems

Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. Responsibilities Location: Wichita, KS (On-site) Key Accountabilities:Provide project management and guidance for an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and associated statement of work as delegated by the Program ManagerPlanning elements in support of the program-integrated scheduleAbility to integrate large multi-year projects and small near-term projectsIntegration and utilization of standards and best practices (process and tool) within the IPT and in support of cross-IPT integrationReview the status of projects, manage schedules, and prepare statusreportsDevelop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with stakeholdersSupports customer meetings and statusrequestsAbility to work in a rapid-paced team environment is essential, along with being able to workindependentlyAbility to create and present in-depth presentations to executive-level managementProven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination,status, and performance to plan)Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goalsRisk assessment and mitigationDemonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customers and functional organizationsBusiness Acumen, managing with influence, interpersonal relationships and communication Qualifications Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED5+ years of related experience Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeProject Management, Military, IPT (Integrated Product Team), IBT (Integrated Business Team), Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Manufacturing Planning, Operational Support, Fabrication, and/or Capacity Planning backgroundExperience running business casesPMP or other PMI CertificationIndividual project management and tracking as part of a larger portfolioAbility to create and present in depth presentations to executive level managementSchedule development by project appropriate to project scopeTechnical background to be able to work with cross functional teamsAbility to integrate large multi-year projects and small near-term projectsBusiness acumen to quantify implications of projects and the ability to coordinate with Finance on tracking to planExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with executive leadersAbility to manage with influence and provide leadership throughout multiple teams simultaneouslyProven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination, status and performance to plan)Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goalsSAP, ERP, MRP, and/or EXRP experienceRisk assessment and mitigationDemonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customersPreferred knowledge of manufacturing environment, lean processing, and industrial engineering conceptsStrong computer skills with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.