Programme Manager

As the Programme Manager you'll join the team based at our Luton manufacturing site reporting to the Programme Director. The Programme Manager is responsible for the execution of the business cases and contracts in line with requirements and the agreed scope for the EU Defence Programme Portfolio, managing a small team of Programme Support Officers. There is the requirement to be flexible with travel, as required, to visit customers within the UK and Europe.,

• Managing the programme team, ensuring that all GKN policies, processes and contractual obligations are adhered to.
• Full accountability for all programme budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ownership of all stages of the Life-cycle Gate Process, from Gates 3-7, including NPI management and all relevant Technical Milestones.
• Supports the execution of the programme (including managing all changes) to comply with all the business case and contractual requirements for their products.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the allocated programmes, managing off-track items and for reporting progress through the GKN reporting procedures.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of all customer related matters associated with the relevant programmes, requiring customer partnering
• Acts as the voice of the customer, is responsible for providing all necessary information, and supporting data to the customer, in a presentable and standardised format.
• Owns and defines the vision, strategy, budget for the programme to optimise cash flow, profitability and growth.
• Actively executes Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management to control and mitigate the risk exposure and take advantage of opportunities.
• Adheres to all programme management standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Programme Management framework and contribute to process development.
• Responsible for planning and performance of Life Cycle Gate, including preceding Reviews and 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 programme.
  
  Demonstrable Programme management experience within a manufacturing organisation.
• Ability to create, manage and execute multiple project plans, ensuring delivery on time and to budget.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to achieve by influencing others, both internally and externally.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and other external stakeholders.
• Financially astute and experienced in managing all financial areas of complex, multi-million pound contracts
Desirable:
• Experience in commercial, engineering or operations functions
• Experience within the Aerospace/Defence industry sector
• Ability to build and lead teams
• Either completed or registered for acknowledged Programme Management Certification.
• Commercial experience ( contractual obligations, negotiations, disputes etc)
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Programme Manager will have a pro-active attitude and the ability to lead and direct a team. The successful person will have excellent communication skills, working cross functionally within the business and able to work to deadlines. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career., "Together We Rise" It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant you'll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines., We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.


• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• The opportunity to earn up to 15%
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment