Programme Director

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Director to lead innovative aerospace projects. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation, ensuring customer needs align with strategic goals. The role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in aerospace, capable of fostering collaboration and driving business transformation. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and excellence, and take your career to new heights with unparalleled opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Fuel Allowance

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working Hours

Income Protection

Shopping Discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within aviation or aerospace.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with customers to understand their needs.
• Lead the business unit to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
• Monitor industry trends to inform strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

MBA or equivalent

Job description

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

At GKN Aerospace, we’re revolutionizing aviation with cutting-edge innovation and an unshakable dedication to our customers. As we push the boundaries of excellence in our single-aisle programs, we’re looking for a motivated and results-oriented Programme Director to join our leadership team.

This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace. We’re seeking a strategic, customer-focused leader who thrives on collaboration, builds lasting client relationships, and ensures our vision aligns seamlessly with customer needs. The Program Director will be instrumental in driving performance within existing contracts, proactively tackling challenges, and positioning GKN to seize new opportunities for growth and success.

How You'll Contribute

• Establish and maintain robust and deep relationships with customers to ensure their strategic direction is understood and met and to gain valuable insight to help lead GKN Aerospace activity.
• Set a vision and strategic direction for the Single Aisle account that encompasses both near-term tactical activity through to future aircraft platform engagement and aligned technology development.
• Lead the business unit to guarantee alignment with customer requirements and deliverables.
• Act as a primary interface to customers, ensuring a unified approach and communication.
• Guide the organization in delivering single aisle programs.
• Spearhead initiatives that drive business transformation and innovation in our single aisle offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align resources and capabilities with customer needs.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and program development.
  
  

What You'll Bring

To Help Us Drive Meaningful Change, We’re Looking For a Passionate And Talented Leader Who Brings Expertise, Vision, And a Collaborative Spirit. You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within aviation or aerospace, with a track record of success.
• Sound business acumen, with a customer-centric approach to relationship management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• A natural ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex projects with confidence.
• A strategic mindset, driven by innovation and a passion for transforming business processes.
  
  

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Fuel Allowance £1,411
• Car Allowance of £6,300
• Up to 36% Annual Bonus
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment
  
  

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where your career journey may take you!

Why Join Us

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working. Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging and by living our five powerful principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’ last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique, we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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