Aerospace Programme Management

GE Aerospace; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cheltenham is offering a Programme Management Placement aimed at students pursuing degrees in Business Administration or related fields. The role involves coordinating customer requests, supporting Program Management Reviews, and leading process improvement projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an innovative aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying relevant degree and on course to achieve a 2:1 or higher.
• Must be in the penultimate year of study and returning to education post-placement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer requests, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support Program Management Reviews by managing calendars.
• Lead process improvement projects to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Organised & able to work towards deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Able to work as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

In the 12-months Programme Management Placement offers diverse roles within the function, with responsibilities tailored to the specific needs of different teams. While all roles focus on program management, customer support, and operational efficiency, tasks will vary based on team priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating customer requests such as RFQs and purchase orders, ensuring deadlines are met through collaboration with supply chain and engineering teams, preparing customer order books, facilitating client calls, and ensuring high satisfaction and timely delivery.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) by managing calendars, preparing agendas, and tracking actions.
• Leading process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and analysing operational data to create performance metrics that drive team focus on strategic priorities.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet customer and business objectives. Some teams may focus on facilities and maintenance, including asset reviews, day-to-day operations, contractor control, and long-term projects to support stakeholders.

Opportunities

• Business Jet Program Team, Cheltenham
• Facilities & Maintenance, Dowty
• Customer Programs, Dowty

You will be guided by structured goals and objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a Business Administration/ Project Management/ Finance/ Data/ Engineering or Program Management related Bachelor\'s or integrated Master\'s degree
• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
• To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement

Desired Characteristics

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
• Organised & able to work towards deadlines
• Inspired and curious to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to take ownership for projects
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work as part of a team

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You\'ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you\'ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! This opportunity is offered in our Gloucester (Dowty, a GE Aerospace company) and Cheltenham sites.

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, is based in Gloucestershire. It is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled, composite propeller systems for a wide range of civil and military applications, including commercial airliners and military airlifters to multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft. Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland, Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27 J. Operated by a highly skilled workforce, Dowty\'s in-house production expertise for composite blades includes application of resin transfer moulding processes, which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades\' fibre outer layers. With over 1,600 employees, Cheltenham is one of the largest GE Aerospace sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy. Our heritage dates back to 1940 yet our technology is cutting-edge. Located in the heart of Gloucestershire, GE Aerospace Cheltenham focuses on the design, development and manufacture of state-of-the-art aircraft power distribution and avionics systems for the global aviation industry. Our customers include all major aerospace manufacturers - covering commercial, business jet and military applications. Innovation, a commitment to engineering excellence and leadership development places GE Aerospace Cheltenham as a pioneering force in building the future of flight. If you are passionate about Programme Management, we would like to hear from you.