Base Manager
Company:
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Position Overview:
Boeing Defense India delivers advanced capability and readiness to India’s military customers through Sustainment Programs for platforms such as P-8I and C-17 aircraft. Boeing India Defense Private Limited (BIDPL) is seeking a Base Manager to support the P-8I Sustainment Program at INS Rajali Arakkonam Tamil Nadu, India. This position will be part of an on-site team at INS Rajali providing sustainment services to the Indian Navy and will report to BIDPL’s P-8I Sustainment Program Manager.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise the on-site field services team towards satisfying maintenance requirements of the customer.
Regular (daily) coordination with customer and internal stakeholders on maintenance and material planning, performance monitoring and reporting aircraft status.
Interact & advise Indian Navy leadership on all technical and logistics matters in order deliver high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
Coordinate with internal reach back resources and provide expeditious response to technical requests, memos, and customer communications.
Forecast requirement of resources and ensure timely availability of personnel, facilities, services, equipment, and tools in support of the sustainment contract.
Understand performance metrics, prepare and review required contract deliverable reports, that would be used as performance reports provided to the customer.
Consistently provide high levels of customer support during regular shifts/ off-hours.
Communicate with cross functional teams including engineering and supply chain.
Identify and resolve any issues and provide solutions or recommendations to ensure the successful execution of the sustainment program.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's degree or higher and 13 or more years' related work experience.
Experience in fleet maintenance and maintenance planning in a government/private aircraft enterprise
Experience in logistic support, planning and management in a government/private aircraft enterprise
Experience with schedule management, as well as understanding of program execution to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline requirements are met
Demonstrated leadership qualities, ability to inspire and foster collaboration within cross functional teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Creativity in problem solving
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate multifaceted information to diverse audiences.
Strong inter-personal skills with ability to deal with both internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in maintaining a highly functional office for the on-site team
Prior experience working with Indian Navy or Indian armed forces
Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+12 years' related work experience.
Relocation:
This position does offer relocation within INDIA.
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Visa Sponsorship:
Contingent Upon Award Program
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