Product Manager, OE Programmes

SummaryAt Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we are now recruiting for a permanent Product Manager - OE Programmes, to join us our onsite team at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth, near Gloucester. In this role, you will integrate and lead the execution of OE Programmes for airborne propeller systems, whilst managing OE products throughout their respective lifecycles. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders you will lead teams to resolve complex issues and achieve financial and contractual objectives to required timescales.

Job Description

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.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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