Project Manager at GKN

About GKN

GKN Aerospace Sweden is part of GKN Aerospace which manufactures engine components aircraft structures cabin windows wiring systems and much more for many of the worlds aircraft. The companies within the Aerospace division that work with aircraft engine components together form Engines and at the facility in Trollhättan advanced components for aircraft and rocket engines are developed and manufactured. They also work with engine maintenance.

GKN Aerospace has production facilities in Trollhättan Kongsberg (Norway) Mexico and the United States. They also have an engineering office in Bangalore India and offices in Stockholm (Public Affairs) and Gothenburg. The headquarters for Engines is located in Trollhättan

Job Responsibilities

Manage the project (ensure adherence to scope timing cost and quality targets) following internal processes and in alignment with customer requirements

Lead and coordinate global cross-functional project teams through all lifecycle phases

Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of project

Drive projects through internal and customer gate reviews with a strong business focus

Continuously evaluate and manage risks to the projects success

Strengthen collaboration with OEM customers and external partners

Build long-term technical relationships and reinforce GKNs reputation as a trusted aerospace partner

Job Qualifications

Essential:

Demonstrated leadership skills with several years of relevant experience

Ability to proactively create manage and execute project plans

High degree of accountability and self-drive

Strong communication skills written verbal and presentation in English.

Confidence in interacting across all levels of the business

Excellent analytical skills

Desirable:

Certified project leadership according to PMI or IPMA standards

MSc in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Has a high level of executive disposition

Knowledge in System Engineering approach and APQP

Experience of aerospace industry within R&D or MRO environment

Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

Personal requirements:

Impeccable communications skills

Good in building relationships

Confidence in their expertise and capabilities

Customer service focus; forming long lasting trusted relationships with the customer for GKN is a key

A good project manager needs to understand that project management is kindergardening as much as it is diplomacy; it is leading it is compromising it is focusing on the projects scope when every stakeholder wants something different as part of their own agenda

Self-drive and a high sense of ownership

Language requirements:

English fluent verbal and written

Swedish is a big plus but not mandatory

Application process

We look forward receiving your application as soon as possible! If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process please contact recruiter Hilda Rehn at Skill email