As GEA Programs Costs Manager you will report directly to the GEA Programs Program Director. You will be responsible for managing and controlling the financial aspects of both NPI (New Product Introduction) and Legacy Programs to ensure they stay within budget and meet financial objectives. This role will require a close collaboration with Program Managers and with key Avio Aero functions to ensure cost program goals are effectively flow down and acknowledged by functions. Additionally, you will engage with external customers, regularly facilitating the exchange of data related to product cost evolution and ongoing cost-optimization initiatives.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
Assist in the development, maintenance, and adjustment of program budgets as required
Continuously monitor program costs, ensuring expenditures align with the approved budget
Management of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) using Avio Aero tools and system
Support Program Managers in identifying and analyzing cost variances, providing insights into budget deviations, contributing to define corrective actions and the monthly “estimation to complete” for work packages
Regularly monitor and report products costs to Program Director and actively support the preparation of standard work material
Collaborate with Program Managers and cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Sourcing) to achieve cost-out goals and meet product cost targets, being the focal point for regular operative rhythms execution
Overview and maintain product cost reduction projects in company digital tools used to monitor product cost evolution
Support Programs/Gate Reviews, meetings with customers and program stakeholders
Identify financial risks/opportunities and support in the strategies execution to manage them
Have a continuous active role in working with the plant community, to identify and execute on time cost reduction projects in line with customer expectations and program goals
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Management Engineering or Economics
Experience in Program Management/Program-Project-Cost Management, aviation sector preferred
Knowledge of Finance, Financial Processes, Program and Product Costs
Strong interpersonal leadership and ability to work in a cross-functional team
Problem solving mindset
Able to develop network among peers and stakeholders
Able to prevent and identify programs 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
Italian citizenship
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge of aeronautical products from engineering, manufacturing technology, supply chain perspective preferred
Proactive and positive approach
Prompt communication and sense of urgency
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:
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
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself AvioAero!
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB1
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
