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Program Planning & Controls Specialist (PP&C)

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Posted 13 days ago

OfficeBengaluru
About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance):

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, and program execution throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Title

Program Planning & Controls Specialist – Surveillance (L3/L4)

We are seeking a Program Planning & Controls Specialist to support program execution within the Surveillance product line. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining program schedules, tracking performance against plan, and providing visibility into risks, cost, and schedule performance.

You will work closely with Program Managers and cross-functional engineering teams to support planning, execution, tracking, and reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring programs remain aligned to cost, schedule, and performance commitments while enabling proactive decision-making through structured program controls.
### Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) aligned to program scope and contractual milestones
  • Partner with Program Managers to establish program baselines and track performance against plan
  • Monitor schedule execution, identify variances, and highlight critical path risks
  • Perform schedule analysis, including float, dependencies, and resource constraints
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including performance tracking and reporting
  • Prepare program status updates, dashboards, and performance reports for internal and customer reviews
  • Maintain action item tracking and ensure visibility into program execution risks and issues
  • Support risk management processes, including identification, tracking, and mitigation planning
  • Collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure integrated program alignment
  • Support proposal efforts, including schedule development and planning inputs
  • Drive consistency and continuous improvement in planning and controls processes
    • ### Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience in program planning, scheduling, or project controls
  • Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
  • Understanding program execution within complex engineering environments
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret schedule and performance data
  • Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project or similar)
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience using automation and AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
  • Demonstrated a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to evaluate processes and implement more effective ways of working
  • Ability to adopt and promote automation and AI tools to improve team speed, quality, and execution
    • ### Preferred Additional Skills
  • Experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated engineering environments
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
  • Experience supporting cross-functional program teams
  • Understanding of engineering development lifecycle processes
  • Ability to manage multiple programs or workstreams simultaneously
  • Experience supporting customer-facing program reviews

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    Acron Aviation is a global provider of safety‑critical technology, data and training solutions for commercial, business and defense aviation, as well as advanced pilot training, driver training and simulation. Formed in 2025 with heritage spanning nearly 100 years, the company delivers avionics, flight data intelligence, simulation systems and training services to operators, manufacturers and governments worldwide.

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    Industry
    Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    Specialties
    aviation, avionics, pilot training, pilot training technology, flight data intelligence, simulation technology, and driver training

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    Michael Romain

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    Patrick Fitzgerald

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