Program Manager MRO Repair Solutions
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Job Location:
El Cajon, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120000 - 150000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
The purpose of this role is to manage the allocated program in order to make sure all targets and commitments are met both to internal as well as external customers.
The Program Manager coordinates with Operations Engineering and/or other disciplines to ensure that the resources required to meet program obligations are available.
The Program Manager manages the tactical/operational relationship with the customer whereas the BD organization manages the strategic relationship with the customer.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for executing the program (including changes) making sure it is compliant with all approved business cases and contractual requirements both during the NPI phase as well as in production
- Responsible for delivering financial (sales profit etc.) targets of the program
- Making sure NPI projects are delivered on time and on budget in accordance with approved business cases
- Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the program managing off-track items when needed and for reporting progress through the BR5 process
- Driving program improvement plans including cost improvement pricing initiatives zero defect initiatives coordination with relevant stakeholders
- Supports the SD/VP in defining the vision strategy budget for the program to optimize cash flow profitability and growth
- Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program
- Acts as the voice of the customer internal GKN when needed:
- Representing the customers interests in internal communications
- Ensure warranty returns are managed efficiently
- Ensure any request by the customer is closed out in a timely manner
- Act as GKNs voice towards the customer when needed:
- Simplifying and coordinating communications to ensure a consistent message in communications to customers
- Supporting operations or any other function by ensuring timely progress of activities required by the customer to fulfill our obligations
- Continuously look to develop and grow the program further:
- Take lead on all new rfqs making sure we submit competitive proposals/offerings on time
- Work with the site teams the commercial team engineering etc. to secure new business bids
- Be proactive in what we can offer the customers by having knowledge of our capabilities across all business lines and how that could turn into product offerings
- Full understanding and support of our technology development activities so that those can turn into future business opportunities
- Understand day to day business across all our sites understand possibilities and challenges to be able to improve the program
- Adhere to all program management standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework
Contribute to the GKN Aerospace Program Management process development when needed
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (Engineering Business Management or applicable field)
- 5 years of Program Management experience within the manufacturing industry preferably aerospace and/or defence.
- Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
- Ability to create manage and execute a project plan utilizing MS Project or other tools
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to achieve by influencing others
- Experience in commercial engineering or operations within the Aerospace industry
- Ability to build relationships with customers and other external stakeholders
- Financial acumen:
- Ability to understand P&L / Cashflow statement
- Understand our financial BC model for bids/rfqs
- Understand our CAPEX process
Preferred Qualifications:
- GKN Aerospace experience
- MRO business experience
- Either completed or registered for acknowledged Program Management Certification
Travel Requirement:
- Frequent travel to the sites and customer locations. Domestic travel as required for customer meetings and internal leadership meetings; estimated travel 30%.
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is between $120000 - $150000.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Organizational Management
- Presentation Skills
- Agile
- SAFe
- AWS
- Solution Architecture
- Conflict Management
- Data Management
- Scrum
- Team Management
- Pre-sales
- Management Consulting
About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
