Digital Technology Project Manager - Manufacturing and Supply Chain

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Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee technical project execution within a manufacturing setting. The role includes ensuring governance and compliance and coordinating with various teams for high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess project management experience and relevant certifications, and will enjoy flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within manufacturing and/or supply chain.
• Ability to manage project risks and scope changes.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define execution plan and project scope.
• Coordinate day-to-day project execution with technical teams.
• Manage stakeholder communications and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

IT project management

Problem solving

Customer focus

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

PMP or ScrumMaster certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a project manager with PM experience gained within a manufacturing and/or supply chain environment to join our Digital Technology (DT) team, in Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth, Glos.

Reporting to the programme manager, you'll be responsible for wing-to-wing execution of technical projects to deliver high quality outcomes to internal and/or external customers. The role will focus mainly on governance, compliance, infrastructure and software tool implementation.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and functional partners, as well as technology leadership in specifying requirements.
• Define execution plan and approach based on project scope, expected timeline and available budget/resources.
• Facilitate convergence of functional and technical knowledge.
• Work with our technical team, often across business organisations to coordinate day to day execution as per the technical requirements roadmap.
• Cooperate with and manage external vendors.
• Ensure pre-defined project management processes and practices are followed.
• Ensure LEAN project management practices are followed.
• Support the execution team with the resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies.
• Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project.
• Manage stakeholder communications and progress reporting.
• Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service levels. Ensure lessons learned data is collected and used to improve future performances.

Required qualifications and experience

• Project Management experience within manufacturing and/or supply chain is essential.
• Proven experience within IT project management.
• Able to take a methodical approach to problem solving and able to effectively engage with others.
• Demonstrated customer focus.
• To be flexible and adaptable to change.
• PMP, ScrumMaster or related project management certifications are highly desirable, or demonstrable experience in PM methodology.

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 Aviation 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.

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.

GE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.