PMO Ops - Engineering

Safran; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Wales is seeking a Project Management Officer to assist in operational management within engineering functions. This role involves establishing compliance standards, organizing management processes, and supporting teams in project and program management. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in analyzing data and managing risks. The position is located in Cwmbran, with infrequent travel required internationally.

Qualifications

• Awareness of technical and financial aspects, including risks and opportunities.
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards and ensure compliance with engineering management processes.
• Organize and facilitate management processes.
• Perform micro-planning for engineering aspects.
• Handle management information including KPIs and reporting.

Skills

Planning/scheduling

Communication

Self-motivated

Analytical

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overall Summary

Supporting the Project Chief Engineers and the Engineering Heads of Functions, the PMO Engineering will assist in the operational management of the engineering functions, covering a diverse range of activities that support departmental governance and contribute to the delivery of project objectives.

Responsibilities

• establish standards and ensure compliance with engineering management processes
• organize and facilitate the management process (reviews, milestone reviews, decisions and actions)
• perform micro-planning for engineering aspects, synchronize and consolidate integrated planning for project and business line aspects, and report any irregularities
• incorporate the schedules of engineering partners and verify sequences
• consolidate initial and actual engineering costs (NRC and RC) upon program/project completion
• oversee and consolidate technical and economic performance, and report any irregularities
• oversee and consolidate the performance of risks and opportunities management, and report any irregularities
• handle management information (KPIs, reporting, other related documents and dashboards)
• propose decision-making scenarios and help prepare decision-support documents
• support and coach operational teams on management processes (engineering, program and project management, work package management, visual management, continuous improvement initiatives)
• support methods and tools teams in maintaining business tools and the management reference system (including training)
• contribute to experience feedback on program, project and business line management and therefore contribute to continuous improvement efforts within these areas of responsibility

Scope of Responsibilities

The role does not have direct management responsibilities and is expected to perform across the various functions within the Engineering and Program departments. The role holder does not have any budget holder responsibilities. The role is based in Cwmbran, Wales. Infrequent travel may be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites) to perform, for example, benchmarking activities.

Project Management Experience / Qualification

• awareness of planning/scheduling, technical & financial aspects, risks
• Managing risks and opportunities for project and PMO
• Identifying / prioritizing risks and opportunities
• Managing associated action plans
• Value optimization (performance, cost, quality)
• Design-to-Value approach
• Controlling processes, reference systems and tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially EXCEL
• Experience of data management, analysis and the preparation of reports & presentations
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques and continuous improvement methods
• Managing deadlines and resources

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

• Communication – able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Self‑motivated – able to use initiative and maintain a high level of productivity with minimum direction
• Analytical – able to synthesise information paying close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness
• Planning and Organising – able to plan, set priorities and consistently achieve deadlines
• Change Management – ability to understand the changes and transformations occurring in the company and its environment and to discern their implications