Programme Manager

Title: Program Manager

Location: Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing Program Manager to join our team in Leighton Buzzard to act as line manager to Engineering Program Leads (EPLs) and set the teams objectives. This is an amazing opportunity to oversee the delivery of development programs from point of award to Production handover. Interface with Customers, Collins Partners and Suppliers. To facilitate cross-functional collaboration throughout the business and to control the PMO processes and contribute to continued improvement of process and procedure.

• →Lead programs to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets.
• →Manage the P&L of the programs to ensure profitability.
• →Monitoring for Program scope changes and the directing of new enquiries through Sales.
• →Identifying and addressing conflicts that arise during the program and finding win-win solutions to benefit all parties including the solving of difficult problems and escalation of complex issues to the Snr. Sales and Program Manager.
• →Collection of Program data from EPLs for presentation to wider stakeholders.

We are a flexible working employer and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants. This role is a hybrid opportunity that will require you to be on-site for minimum of 3 days a week.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program & project management is essential.
• The successful candidate will also have experience in managing programs from the manufacturing industry – this is also essential.
• A STEM Degree is highly desirable as is PM certification such as Prince 2 / PMP etc.
• Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation.
• External & Internal customer exposure experience – minimum of two years.
• Good knowledge of NPI Product Lifecycle and new product development - Essential.
• The ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional teams of people and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, team members and partners.
• Proven high proficiency on MS Excel and general proficiency in MS office and Project (or similar).
• Management of metrics, dashboard creation and clear reporting skills.
• A high aptitude for problem solving, particularly where negotiations in priorities are concerned.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure in a busy environment.
• Experience in a process driven environment, working to recognised standards or regulations. 

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