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Bell is seeking a Project Manager to support our V-22 Program at our Fort Worth, Texas location.

The Project Manager V-22 acts as the primary point of contact for the PRGB force retrofit effort of the Navy and Air Force fleet. This will require constant communication between Bell Center of Excellence (COEs), internal/external suppliers, external customers, and the V-22 Program. This role involves the day to day oversight and support of repair activities that align to on time project execution. A successful candidate in this role will interface with all levels of Bell management and customers to ensure execution of our customer commitments and Bell’s financial plan.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager – V-22

• Closely monitor PRGB repair execution progress to plan, track receipt of gearboxes from the fleet to ensure Repair and Overhaul Center (ROC) maintains steady workflow to meet schedule requirements
• Maintain close coordination with the customer and provide accurate and timely information on throughput status and upcoming completions
• Oversee outbound shipping process of completed repairs to ensure expedited movement in returning to the fleet
• Monitor inventory health for complete gearbox repair bill of material to ensure accurate demand is loaded for remaining repairs; look for leading indicators of supply challenges and work with supply chain and program to resolve issues
• Conduct weekly meetings to provide status and alignment to all internal stakeholders; additionally, conduct meetings to key leadership as needed and requested
• Identify Risks, Issues and Opportunities with Bell Center of Excellence (COEs), Program Management, Suppliers and Customer
• Responsible for oversight of quality, schedule and costs associated with Bell COEs
• Assist the Program Performance team with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting that accurately reflects execution
• Develop effective reporting / management tools to drive understanding of the enterprise demand plan and impact on schedule execution
• Assist V-22 Program Teams with material/part allocation recommendations between repair requirements at ROC/FRC-E and production
• Support V-22 Control Account Manager (CAM) regarding Earned Value Management (EVM) and Program Performance
• Plan, organize and provide project leadership for activities related to COE execution

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or similar discipline required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Aviation or Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated Project Management skills
• Experience identifying defective parts, equipment, and systems in order to determine root cause of problems and potential corrective actions
• Strong analytical abilities and capable of working with large datasets

Skills you bring to this role:

• Six Sigma Certified (Greenbelt or Blackbelt) preferred
• Prior US Military Aviation Production/Manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in a team-based environment – team player
• Demonstrated ability to works across organizational boundaries
• Candidate should be self-motivated with strong communication skills
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of SAP, QlikView
• Proficiency in MS Office

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselors
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.