Program Manager (Aviation Programs)

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a trusted international provider of customer-centric defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions with a strong growth strategy. For more information, please visit www.patriagroup.com .

We are currently looking Program Manager to join our aviation program team in Jämsä, Halli.

As Program Manager, you will lead our aviation programs. You will be responsible for managing whole program´s strategy and progression. Leading a team and set for the program competitiveness meets and targets and break down the top-level targets and requirements into program level targets and tasks will be your responsibilities. You will create the program budget, define the schedules and needed resources. Providing information of program´s non-euro sales for the determination of the hedging needs and create sales forecasts for S&OP reviews as well as ensuring that program´s monthly financial monitoring and reporting are proper and correct includes to the role. Also identifying program´s risks and ensure those mitigations are part of your responsibilities. In addition, you will manage the contracts internally and act as a supply chain manager towards to customers.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an analytical professional with ability to master program plans and timelines and you are familiar with implement plans in practice. You have ability to manage resources across program to optimize outcomes. You are cooperative and self-initiated expert and leader, and you also have ability to coordinate the program team operation. You are familiar with creating concise reports and maintain accurate documentation. Also identifying issues and improve a team finding effective solutions belongs to your area of expertise.

Key competencies and requirements:

• University or other higher-level degree from technical field
• Fluent English skills written and verbally
• At least five years of work experience for example from manufacturing-, aviation or maintenance technologies
• Previous experience from program agreements, budgeting, and supply chain management
  
  

What we offer:

At Patria, you can do things that others don't even get to see. You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services.

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and employment bicycle benefit as well as lunch, sport, culture and wellbeing benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer insurance for accidents in free time.

We value your leisure time so with us you will have a work-life balance with e.g. flexible working hours. You can get to know Patria’s employees and our work culture in here .

Would you like to be part of our growth story?

Choose a workplace where you make a difference and send your application in PDF on our website. The application period ends on the 14 th of March 2025, but we will start processing the applications during the application period. For more information, please contact Tuuli Lamminmäki 050 433 3802.

We process your data confidentially. The person selected for the position needs to pass a security clearance and a drug test.

Why Patria?

• Securing society: we are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions.
• You have an impact: at Patria, you have an impact in the contents of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.
• Focus on the essential: do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.
• A great bunch of people: we work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.
  
  

Operations is responsible for production and supply chain consisting of four production lines: Airframe & Structure Operations, Engine, Component & Training Operations, Land Operations and System & Integration Operations.