Programme Manager

4 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity at our Dowty Propellers site in Gloucester for a Programme Manager - Change Management.

In this role, you will implement key business change initiatives which are critical to the achievement of our business objectives and strategic growth plans.

Leading cross-functional project teams and working closely with stakeholders at all levels of the business, you will define objectives, put in place detailed project plans and apply rigorous project management practices to ensure adherence to time/cost/schedule and identify and mitigate risk.

The initial focus of this role is on business obsolescence management and establishing a team and processes to manage obsolescence issues. The role also encompasses transition of work between suppliers in accordance with business needs.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
  • Programme and project leadership
  • Define project scope and implement change control to avoid uncontrolled scope creep.
  • Maintain a comprehensive risk/opportunity register and an active risk mitigation plan
  • Establish and maintain accurate project budget and forecast via business financial rhythm
  • Organise and lead programme/project reviews, ensuring robust programme, financial and commercial governance utilising tollgate framework as appropriate
  • Identify and implement appropriate metrics to monitor project progress
  • Lean leadership: contribute to definition and delivery of Programmes team Kaizen activities
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Proven experience of leading Programme/Project Management activities in a matrixed organization within Aviation or a similar industry
  • Project management skills, including scope, resource and schedule management
  • Excellent oral and written communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrable track record in managing several projects in parallel to required timeline, quality and cost
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally occasionally
Desired Characteristics:
  • Educated to Degree level in Business, Engineering, Law or similar, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • PMI certified
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Technical background in Aviation or similar
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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