Sr Dev Program Specialist at Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking a Sr Dev Program Specialist for a contract opportunity located in Phoenix, AZ.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Generate and implement program plans and employ program management tools and development processes to execute programs within scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and quality objectives.
• Partner with product line and engineering to align product and technical roadmaps with Airbus development objectives to enable continued product growth.
• Establish and maintain the channels of communication necessary to assure timely management awareness of program progress and issues.
• Consistently present details, program updates, requirements, actions, and status to (senior) leadership, technical, and functional audiences.
• Manage Financials: Revenue, Claims, and Airbus Certification Costs. This includes a regular cadence of reviews.
• Establish and maintain appropriate business relationships with Airbus and program partners and act as focal point (i.e., face to the customer) for multiple Product Lines.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience and expertise within technical or business field.
• Electronic/Avionic Experience (Flight Management/Transponders/Electronics in cockpit)
• Ability to drive diverse, international teams to meet commitments
• Lead meetings with international teams, including customers and suppliers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Speak and/or understand French.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or business.
• Experience working with and leading engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience and success in a matrix environment.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Ability to think strategically while tactically setting goals and tasks scope.
• Ability to execute to plans while effectively managing risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and executive presentation skills.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, communicate & influence.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.