Program Cost Manager

Job Description Summary

As Eurodrone Programme-Costs Manager will directly report to the Eurodrone Product Director.
In this role, you will have to report and closely monitor all the activities that affect the Engine Finance-Accounting-Costs workstreams. Work in close coordination with all key Avio Aero Functions, the process owners, and other GE Aviation entities to meet the Programme goals and targets.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• You will be active part of the Eurodrone Team with the role to plan and report the costs related to the Programme activities.
• Keep updated the Engine business plan and support the CMR process in coordination with Finance.
• Create/update the Work Breakdown Structure /Cost Breakdown Structure in the Avio Aero system.
• Monthly estimate and input the "Estimation To Complete" for the work packages with special focus on the Contract and L808 accounts
• Closely monitor the NREs and the whole budgeting process in close coordination with Engineering, Procurement, AvioAero affiliates, etc.
• Monitor and report the Engine recurring cost in coordination with the Catalyst Team and updated learning curves.
• Follow the process of the Programme P.O.s and follow invoices and all Programme charged expenses from Suppliers and other GE subsidiaries
• Support the Procurement Team with issues that may arise with the suppliers.
• Closely monitor any cost charged for First, Second, and Third Engine to Test, along with costs of the "Paquito Engine" project with Airbus Defence & Space and their Suppliers.
• Monitor all the costs for the activities planned at Sangone test facility.
• Support the Programme/Gate Reviews and the meeting with the Customers and Programme stakeholders.
• Assure timely heads-up of the issues and collaborate to resolve them.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering.
• Consistent experience in aviation Programme Management working as Programme-Project-Cost Manager.
• Good knowledge of the main aspects of the whole engine on engineering, manufacturing technology, production planning.
• Strong interpersonal leadership and ability to work in a multi-functional Team.
• Able to develop network among peers and stakeholders.
• Able to prevent and identify Programme critical issues.
• Take in charge, self-government and self-determination.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute established projects, and management skills.
• Strong oral and written English/Italian communication.
• Available to frequent travels.
• Italian citizenship.
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required.

• Problem solving mindset.
• Prompt communication and sense of urgency.

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aerospace share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings