Essential Responsibilities:
Programme leadership and P&L responsibility for assigned programmes
Manage relationships with customers and adherence to contractual obligations
Organize and lead programme and contract reviews / IPTs / PMRs with internal and external customers, ensuring robust programme, financial and commercial governance
Responsible for budget delivery
Identify, escalate, and resolve issues which impact customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and/or OTD.
Additional Responsibilities:
Monitor and drive improvement of customer satisfaction as demonstrated by customer OTD / Quality scorecard metrics
Establish and maintain accurate Sales forecasts via business financial rhythms
Demand Management (OE) via S&OP process
Manage product changes required for obsolescence resolution, reliability improvement, cost reduction or in response to customer request
Product lifecycle management via Tollgate process
Manage pricing; identify and drive initiatives to enhance growth/margin
Manage bids and proposals for assigned programmes
Risk and opportunity management
Contribute to monthly review and continuous development of MOR metrics for OE Programmes
Contribute to definition and delivery of Kaizen activities for OE Programmes.
Qualifications/Requirements
Proven experience of leading Programme/Product activities in a matrixed organization within the Aviation Industry
Project management skills, including scope, resource and schedule management
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Excellent drive and commitment with ability to work under minimum supervision
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Educated to Degree level in Business, Engineering, Law or similar, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Demonstrates behaviours that align with the GE Leadership Behaviours
This position comes with the opportunity for international travel - circa 10% of required travel.
Desired Characteristics
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others at all levels and lead small teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Technical background in Aerospace/Aviation
Ability to manage work priorities on a day to day basis to meet overall team, functional and business priorities.
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
At GE Aerospace 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No