Program Manager
GKN Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Westlake • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the execution of the business case and contract in line with requirements and the agreed scope.
- Supports the Program Director with NPI activities up to and including Lifecycle Gate 7 and with ongoing management activities of the program from Lifecycle Gate 7 and beyond.
- Supports the Program Director with Change Control Board activities
- Supports the execution of the program (including changes) to comply with all the business case and contractual requirements for their products.
- Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the allocated programs, managing off-track items and for reporting progress through the PPS.
- Creates Program Improvement Plans including cost improvement, pricing initiatives, enable Zero Defects Manufacturing, redesign initiatives, gaining agreement with relevant stakeholders.
- Provides input to make, move, buy decisions and strategic procurement decisions.
- Acts as the voice of the customer.
- Supports the PD / VP in defining the vision, strategy, budget for the program to optimize cash flow, profitability and growth.
- Adheres to all program management standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework and contribute to process development.
- Actively executes Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management to control and mitigate the risk exposure and take advantage of opportunities.
- Supports the PD in the proposal process.
- Responsible for planning and performance of Life Cycle Gate, including preceding Reviews.
- Responsible for updating Sales / Demand Plan and initiating demand management for serial purchase orders.
- Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in engineering, business or a technical related field
- 10+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Defense Industries
- 5+ years of experience in program management
- Must understand performing work subject to ITAR regulations and program requirements in a manufacturing environment.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.
- Experience in operations and/or procurement
- Ability to create, manage and execute a project plan.
- Financial acumen.
- Understanding of the business models within Aerospace.
- Either completed or registered for acknowledged Program Management Certification
- Ability to build and lead teams.
Benefits
- Fantastic challenges
- Amazing opportunities
- Great training on offer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject planningrisk managementcost improvementprocurementlifecycle managementperformance monitoringchange controlzero defects manufacturingfinancial acumen
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingteam buildingcustomer advocacyproblem solvingcollaborationadaptabilitydecision making
Certifications
Program Management Certification