Lead Programme Management Specialist

1 month ago


Gloucester, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryAn exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team responsible for all Dowty Propellers customer support activities providing a new challenge every day.

The Lead Programme Management Specialist demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives for the assigned military and civil services programs. You will also have responsibility for managing stakeholders, resolving complex issues and leading cross functional teams to achieve the business operational plan in a timely manner.

This role is being offered initially on a 16 month fixed term contract.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
  • Develop relationships with external customers, manage their expectations and provide voice of customer feedback to internal stakeholders.
  • Responsibility for assigned programs and engaging the organisation to deliver on commitments.
  • Demonstrate sound commercial acumen to manage contractual obligations and secure opportunities.
  • Support internal and external program reviews, ensuring robust program, commercial, financial governance and monitoring of performance against defined service levels.
  • Demand Management for assigned programs and support to the overall S&OP process 
  • Develop and deliver cost reduction ideas to support the overall business cost out objectives using LEAN methodologies
  • Identify and implement strategies for improved cash flow and monitor cash collection
  • Demonstrate leadership through Product change reviews and the Toll Gate lifecycle.
  • Monitor high demand accessory parts- e.g., brush blocks, pitch control units with engineering to assess reliability trends across the fleet and implement specific customer training to aid improvements
  • Coordinate support for all depot and FSR activities to ensure program success and overall customer satisfaction
  • Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development

Qualifications/ Requirements
  • This role requires proven experience in Programme Management
  • Utilises in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy
  • Customer facing experience is required

Desired Characteristics
  • Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Ability to influence others and lead cross functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Proven analytical and organisational ability

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension          
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection            
  • Private medical cover    
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No



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