Senior Project / Programme Manager (Aerospace or Mechanical)

An opening has arisen for a Senior Programme Manager or Senior Project / Programme Manager with a world leading manufacturer and designer of products for the aerospace / defence sector.

*** All applicants must have an Engineering related degree and previous Programme Management experience in the Aerospace sector.

You will provide a pivotal role in respect of assigned projects with specific responsibility for providing the control and co-ordination of agreed programmes of work and for reporting on the progress of technical, engineering and associated activities of assigned projects such that they are managed, administered and completed in accordance with contract.

SALARY: Excellent salary to £72,000, career progression, bonus, pension, canteen, good holidays etc…

As a Senior Programme Manager, you may be expected to oversee and guide the work of administrative and technical personnel assigned to specific projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

To establish the Project Plans by creating and maintaining a Programme incorporating a Work Breakdown Structure such that:
• Overall project outline and individual work assignments within the programme of work are clearly identified with projected dates for completion
• Booking Codes are allocated to specific work assignments within the programme
• Achievement of objectives/milestones can be monitored with early identification of delay on any aspect of the project
• Customer can be advised of progress/delays in a timely fashion and programme schedule can be amended as and when necessary.

To initiate Internal Works Orders such that work orders are communicated to relevant Departments and appropriate resources can be allocated and efficiently managed so that work is completed in accordance with the Programme.

To develop and maintain a risk register in respect of assigned projects such that:
• foreseeable problems/delays are identified
• mitigation/fallback plans are available
• delay in project completion is minimised
• potential cost overruns are identified and minimised

To monitor and control cost of assigned projects so that:
• Customers are invoiced in accordance with agreed commercial/contractual arrangements.
• Expenditure exceeding budget is identified and authorised as necessary
To coordinate the development of test and evaluation programmes by identifying hardware and resource demand, provisioning hardware and providing programmatic guidance and support.

To communicate and co-ordinate the flow of data and relevant information between all parties including design/test/manufacturing and customers so that information is circulated effectively and efficiently, without unnecessary delay and in accordance with contractual arrangements as and when these apply.

To produce progress reports for management and/or customers and if required present same at formal update meetings so that Project progress is formally recorded and discussed.

To liaise with subcontractors ensuring that they are in receipt of technical and schedule information and to manage the subcontractor interface with other departments such as Design, Purchasing, Sales and Systems Engineering so that subcontractors are able to effectively support programme needs.

To assist and support preparation of commercial proposal submissions so that realistic costs and time frames are reflected within commercial contracts.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed in order to
maintain efficiency and quality of service provided by the Programmes/IPT function

WHAT IS REQUIRED

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Aeronautical)
5 to 10 years project management experience
Good knowledge/understanding of engineering disciplines (design/test/manufacturing)
Good communication/presentation skills
Good administration/project management skills
Familiar with Risk Management techniques
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Project)

Proven experience requiring product knowledge of comparable complexity
Experience of managing customer interface
Aerospace experience useful

If you are interested and have the qualifications and experience needed to carry out this role please, we will be happy to recommend you!