Project Manager - Aerospace

Description:

Hello,

My client is a world leader in aerospace manufacturing. They are currently in need of a Project Manager - Aerospace to join their team based in Devon.

DUTIES:

* General responsibility for meeting the schedule, scope, cost and technical targets on New Product Development (NPD) project(s)

* Lead project teams and execute a gated product development process

* Work closely with Stakeholders both internal and external to maximize growth through new or existing product used in both military and commercial platforms. This will include actively using and supporting the PROLaunch process

* Lead Projects through an Integrated Program Team using clear methodology to Plan, Track & Execute to achieve program objectives (Cost, Quality and Schedule). Leverage core project management skills and key tools such as PROLaunch, anticipates challenges and makes proactive adjustments to meet commitments

* Meet commitments by Clear Guidance, Attention to Detail, Performance Management, Pro-activity and the ability to drive Accountability

* Instill confidence, obtain necessary support and manage internal & external Customer Expectations via in depth program knowledge and strong Communications & Negotiations skills. A thorough understanding of the Program/Project Specifications and/or Contract from a compliance and negotiations perspective is required. Take full ownership of their program

* Understand how value is created at all levels of the business and how to deliver the project objectives and milestones. Comfortable discussing financials with various levels of leadership

* Effectively lead a cross-functional team to meet program commitments. Influence & motivate others to perform in a matrix environment

* Leverage prior lessons learned, capture new lessons learned, and shares them

* Derive the Profit Plan and support the Profit Plan Process for the appropriate Program(s)/Project(s)

* Provide input and direction to the project team in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment, and co-ordinate responses where appropriate. Work closely with business leads & contracts to negotiate scope changes

* Provide full visibility of Performance (including schedule and cost variance) to all relevant parties. Focus and advise on managerial concerns of the program (e.g., technical, cost, schedule and resource allocation). Maintain and report key metrics for senior management including development program milestone OTD and PROLaunch status

* Use risk management methodologies to identify and mitigate or offset risk. Identify opportunities to increase revenue and/or margin through customer change, additional work scope, or Customer Claims

* Support Proposal preparation for new products and programs

* Complete other duties as assigned

SKILLS:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace), Information Technology, or Business/Management

* Between 1 - 3 years' of experience in Program Management or a combination of Program/Project Management with Engineering and/or Product Development Management

* Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools

* Experienced in Aerospace New Product Development (NPD) programs

* Strong analytical skills and business acumen, organisational skills - ability to manage multiple projects/activities and solid communication/influencing skills, and ability to interface at all levels

* Technical aptitude is preferred

* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Software especially Microsoft Project

* Understanding of the role of Program Manager in all PROLaunch gate phases

* Leadership skills - capability to lead change in an Integrated Team (IPT) environment across multiple sites and customers globally

* Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) highly preferred

* Excellent presentation skills, with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to both management team and customer

* Experience in Risk Management

* Knowledge of contracts and project finance

BENEFITS:

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

My client encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through University

We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

LOCATION: SOUTH MOLTON

SALARY: £NEGOTIABLE

PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED