Program Associate Director, Goodrich-Messier Joint Venture, Wheels & Brakes - Hybrid - Bristol

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Associate Director to lead the Value Stream for a significant Joint Venture. This pivotal role involves driving customer satisfaction and managing P&L for a portfolio generating over $250M annually. You will lead a cross-functional team, ensuring high service standards and operational excellence while collaborating with major stakeholders like Airbus. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility while maintaining a strong presence in the office. If you have a passion for leadership and a track record of delivering results in complex environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience or 8 years with an advanced degree.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all contractual and commercial discussions with parent companies.
• Manage Airbus contract lifecycle and performance of JV programs.
• Own execution of mid-term strategies and annual plans.

Skills

Program Management

Risk Management

Contract Negotiation

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

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Client:

Raytheon Technologies

Location:

Shirley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

110a92b15296

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Unspecified

The Associate Director is the Value Stream Leader for the Goodrich-Messier Joint Venture for Wheels & Brakes, accountable for customer satisfaction, full-life cycle performance, and P&L management. The Wheels & Brakes portfolio with the Goodrich-Messier Joint Venture consists of over $250M in annual revenue for products and services Airbus on the A321 and the A330 family of programs.

The Associate Director leads a multi-company cross-functional team tasked with executing all commitments to Airbus and our Airline customers, including production deliveries, quality, fleet reliability, issue resolution, commercial terms and conditions, aftermarket support, and total cost of ownership. As the main interface to the customer, Airbus, this role is accountable for the execution and delivery of all resources to ensure customer satisfaction, including quality, cost, and delivery.

The Associate Director acts as the voice of the customer and drives customer satisfaction, while supporting the business unit’s long-term objectives. The role involves collaboration across functions and levels to deliver improved processes and performance to meet and exceed customer plans and expectations.

This role consists of a three-year term, per the guidelines established for the Joint Venture.

Hybrid Work Arrangement:

Employees working in Hybrid roles will work both onsite and offsite. The onsite ratio will be determined in partnership with your leader.

May be eligible for relocation assistance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead all contractual and commercial discussions with specific mandates from parent companies.
• Manage Airbus contract lifecycle, commercial matters, negotiations, and schedule and performance of JV programs.
• Lead a Program team managing and prioritizing tasks within each JV parent company.
• Identify, direct, and prioritize functional activities aligned with Airbus and JV objectives.
• Manage operational, quality, technical, and performance aspects to meet JV objectives while ensuring high service standards with Airbus.
• Own the execution of mid-term strategies, annual plans, budgets, and deployment.
• Lead new business development, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Set and manage JV governance rules and practices.
• Provide onsite representation at Airbus facility in Filton, UK (2-3 days/week).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience OR
• Advanced degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR
• No degree but 14 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in development program management, risk management, and aftermarket services.
• Proven ability in delivering product or industrial performance, fleet implementation, and financial results.
• Strong skills in building customer relationships, results delivery in complex environments, leadership through influence, and contract negotiation.