Facilities Program Manager - HSC
Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced Operations professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered Lead Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team we encourage you to apply. Job Summary The Facilities Program Manager will lead programs for the Plant developing milestone plans, identifying required resources, providing cadence to ensure Capital milestones are met and internal targets are achieved. They will lead the execution of multiple Capital projects for the facility required to deliver growth plan. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, innovation, and growth through the successful execution of capital investments - on time, within budget, and aligned with ROI/payback expectations. You will manage a dynamic portfolio of infrastructure, equipment, and technology projects, ensuring alignment with long-term asset value and strategic goals. This leader will play a key role in shaping future investments by partnering with operational and cross-functional leaders to identify and scope opportunities that enhance our titanium structural casting capabilities. The scope of this role also includes responsibility for our strategy and supporting site with utilization and expansion needs. Furthermore, you will oversee the forecasting and tracking of reduction targets and actuals, ensuring capital investments are aligned with environmental impact goals and sustainability commitments. All projects must meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and contribute meaningfully to our competitive positioning. Note: The Facilities Program Manager will report to the Hampton Structural Casting Plant Manager
Essential Job Responsibilities but not limited to:
Essential Functions:
- Lead full lifecycle management of capital projects from concept development and feasibility through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Ensure disciplined project execution, by managing scope, schedule, budget, and vendor performance while alignment with annual CAPEX plans and approval processes.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS to align project objectives with broader enterprise strategy.
- Lead forecasting and tracking of reduction targets and actuals, ensuring capital investments align with sustainability goals and environmental impact objectives.
- Oversee contractor selection, bid processes, and vendor management for construction and installation projects, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and ROI/payback analyses.
- Monitor project performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report progress to senior leadership.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout each phase of the project lifecycle.
- Manage external vendors and contractors to ensure adherence to project specifications, timelines, and governance protocols.
- Provide financial oversight for CAPEX initiatives, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Identify and evaluate new CAPEX opportunities in collaboration with site leaders and operational teams, contributing to long-term asset value and operational efficiency.
- Continuously seek opportunities to optimize CAPEX investments, reduce waste, and improve return on investment.
- Knowledge of the Investment Casting process and the major customer specifications required
Skills and Abilities:
- Entrepreneurial and growth mindset--proactively grows value of the operation to internal customers; enables system and enterprise growth as partnerships increase in scope and value; builds business case to support greater scale
- Structure and system creation--collaborates with other stakeholders to design full scale launch program, owning project from start to first job
- Orchestrate complexity--understands and conducts factors associated with job and project relocation or assignment including customs, cultural considerations, workforce planning, operations, Facilities capability and procurement processes; interacts with stakeholders in multiple locations and understands their respective needs and businesses; ensures internal and external partners deliver toward overall execution; contends with inevitable change, adjusting appropriately; aligns efforts of multiple parties to achieve desired ends
- Influence without direct authority--gains buy in with sound business acumen and substantive business case; invests in relationship and can get things done through established connections; has a broad network of information sources; creates urgency and action in others through informal authority; persuasive; emotionally intelligent, able to solicit contributions from a variety of personalities, positions and levels within the organization
- Organization and detail orientation--adheres to requirements and laws that govern the work; maintains and communicates a rigorous schedule; attends to corresponding paperwork; functions in a time-sensitive manner; operates as primary point of contact for casting facilities with regard to transferring work
- Communication--provides information at every stage of the process; ensures consistent contributions by eliminating silos and fostering interdependent understanding; maintains awareness of operations and other demands, sharing information and encouraging openness between stakeholders
- Future focused--anticipates opportunities; focuses on things as they could be, not simply as they are; manages projects with an eye toward the next several implementations
- Ownership--embraces responsibility; involves and influences, but retains accountability; recognizes that ultimate success or failure of a given endeavor and its effect on the long-term success of the enterprise is his/her primary domain; understands the urgency of implementing when capital is already spent
Salary Anticipated Pay Range: $120k - $130k per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined and based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing CAPERX projects in manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting facilities strategy, including lease management, site utilization, and broker engagement.
- Must have excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in matrix organization.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem resolution skills in support of business planning, strategy development/deployment, relationship management and conflict resolution.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office proficiency (Project, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead a cross functional team. Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple and diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively at all levels of the Howmet organization.
- Familiarity with AS9100, FAA regulations, and defense compliance.
- Knowledge and experience with investment casting.
