Global IT Project Manager
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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
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 were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
As a Global IT Project Manager you will lead the delivery of strategic technology initiatives that drive transformation and innovation across the enterprise. You will be responsible for planning budgeting executing and documenting projects to ensure they are delivered on time within scope and to the highest quality standards.
Your initial focus will be to lead the organisations transition to Microsoft FabricandPower BI enabling enterprise-wide Business Intelligence capabilities. This programme will support theFinance Transformation Programmeand establish a robust foundation for the future adoption ofArtificial Intelligence.
Following the successful delivery of this initiative you will take ownership of other high-impact business programmes supported by IT ensuring alignment with organisational goals and value creation.
The role offers flexible start and finish times and is based at our Birmingham City Centre office on a hybrid working basis.
How Youll Contribute
In this role you will:
- Lead the planning execution and delivery of strategic IT projects ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
- Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Develop detailed project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget
- Drive the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI to enable enterprise-wide Business Intelligence solutions
- Support the Finance Transformation Programme and establish a foundation for future Artificial Intelligence adoption
- Work as an effective member of multi-locational teams demonstrating leadership and fostering collaboration
What Youll Bring
To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Computer Science or similar)
- Sufficient progressive experience in IT and Project Management ideally within a global or matrixed organisation
- Familiarity with Business Intelligence platforms such as Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to risk and issue management.
Desirable:
- Project Management certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 Agile) is desirable
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation
- Experience with Planview or a similar cloud based project management tool
What Well Offer
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Car Allowance (5500 p/a)
- Hybrid working
- Up to 22.5% annual bonus
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A collaborative dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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