Programme Manager

Job Summary

The Project / Programme Manager is responsible for the execution of work packages as assigned by the Programme Director. For their respective work packages they:

• Manage and lead their project team
• Provide overall management, oversight and tracking to keep their work packages on track to complete according to the agreed baselines
• Provide detailed subproject planning, monitoring and control
• Log and manage risks and issues, escalating to the Programme Director as appropriate
• Own and manage their work package budget
• Liaise with the user or business community to ensure the solution is fit for purpose and for wider stakeholder engagement
• Provides regular status reports to the Programme Director on an agreed schedule
• Produce and deliver project communications
• Attends project status meetings

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Delegate project tasks based on team members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis

Job Qualifications

• Working knowledge of aerospace product development and associated manufacturing processes
• Strong background within a manufacturing environment or equivalent Aerospace and/or Tier One Automotive)
• Proven working experience in project management
• Participation in significant development programs for products of a good technological level (minimum 3 years)
• Capability of interacting with external, international environments
• Good experience in the aerospace industry including familiarity with EASA Part 21-G regulatory approvals and TC holders
• Strong English language skills: spoken and written 
• Strong use of basic computer tools (MS Office) and specialist project tools (e.g. MS Project)

  Desirable:

  • Project Management Professional certification like IPMA level C / PMP / APM PMQ / /Other certification is a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
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