Program Manager, Aviation

Job Opportunity: Aviation Program Manager

Location: Florida, USA

About Quvia

Quvia is the first AI-powered quality of experience (QoE) management platform for things that move, like ships and planes, transforming connectivity and digital experiences even in the most remote and hard-to-reach places. The Quvia platform uses AI and machine learning to seamlessly blend any combination of connectivity, regardless of provider, orbit or network, into one, vendor-neutral environment. It then delivers comprehensive, end-to-end analytics and dynamic network orchestration that optimizes for the best possible QoE and end-user experiences. Today, Quvia works with world-leading, Fortune 500 companies in aviation, cruise, shipping and more.

Your Role

Quvia is seeking an Aviation Program Manager who is based in Florida, to manage large complex B2B programs with some of the largest and most prestigious airlines in the world. As the program manager and primary communication driver between Quvia and client program stakeholders, you will be responsible for highly visible programs with company-wide visibility/impact with large revenue targets. In addition, you will lead the daily program management with the client to ensure the services and projects are delivered on time and on budget.  As a program manager, you will likely manage multiple airline clients simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a Program Manager in the aviation industry and in a software development setting.

This hybrid position requires a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration at our Miramar, South Florida location. Candidates must be based in FL state to apply for this position due to the periodic travel to our South Florida office. Candidates must also have flexibility to travel quarterly to customer sites.

What You'll Do

• The Aviation Program Manager will lead the planning and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of deliverables to meet the goals and priorities of Clients.
• Leverage your industry experience and customer management skills to drive highly technical, cloud, and B2B software services to multiple clients/airlines.
• Manage internal resources for delivery of technical solutions in collaboration with design and service delivery teams.
• Documenting program and customer progress and financial performance of the client program.
• Identify, and manage customer services deficiencies and be the ears of the customer representing their needs and desires while working closely with the sales team to propose new solutions.
• Work cross-functionally (typically with the sales team and  senior management) to offer alternate solutions and product growth opportunities.
• Function as the primary driver of communication (including broad-based/complex communications) between Client and Customers stakeholders.
• Develop resource utilization and planning tools for program and portfolio management.
• Implement established program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.
• Lead timely resolution of key issues, decisions, escalations, and risks.
• Help identify and fix processes and procedures that impede the smooth implementation of customer initiatives and programs.
• Review, understand, and ensure the Quvia team adheres to the contract and client's agreements.
• Attend our South Florida office periodically, for face to face business meetings.

What You'll Need

• Location: Candidates must be based in FL.

• Bachelor's (4 years) degree in engineering, science, business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of increasingly responsible experience, with at least five (5) years of experience managing customers via traditional and agile program management skill sets.
• Must have experience with PM tools, including JIRS, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Experience managing complex Client IT projects, preferably Enterprise, Networking, and Software deployments.
• Experience with IFC and Wireless IFC-related projects and program deployments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams.