Program Manager - MRO - Repair Solutions

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

The purpose of this role is to manage the allocated program in order to make sure all targets and commitments are met both to internal as well as external customers.

The Program Manager coordinates with Operations, Engineering and / or other disciplines to ensure that the resources required to meet program obligations are available.

The Program Manager manages the tactical / operational relationship with the customer whereas the BD organization manages the strategic relationship with the customer.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing the program (including changes) making sure it is compliant with all approved business cases and contractual requirements, both during the NPI phase as well as in production
• Responsible for delivering financial (sales, profit etc.) targets of the program
• Making sure NPI projects are delivered on time and on budget in accordance with approved business cases
• Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the program, managing off-track items when needed and for reporting progress through the BR5 process
• Driving program improvement plans including cost improvement, pricing initiatives, zero defect initiatives etc. in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Supports the SD / VP in defining the vision, strategy, budget for the program to optimize cash flow, profitability and growth
• Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program

Acts as the voice of the customer internal GKN when needed : Representing the customers’ interests in internal communications

Ensure warranty returns are managed efficiently

Ensure any request by the customer is closed out in a timely manner

Act as GKN’s voice towards the customer when needed : Simplifying and coordinating communications to ensure a consistent message in communications to customers

Supporting operations or any other function by ensuring timely progress of activities required by the customer to fulfill our obligations

Continuously look to develop and grow the program further : Take lead on all new rfq’s making sure we submit competitive proposals / offerings on time

Work with the site teams, the commercial team, engineering etc. to secure new business bids

Be proactive in what we can offer the customers by having knowledge of our capabilities across all business lines and how that could turn into product offerings

Full understanding and support of our technology development activities so that those can turn into future business opportunities

Contribute to the GKN Aerospace Program Management process development when needed

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Financial acumen : Ability to understand P&L / Cashflow statement

Understand our financial BC model for bids / rfq’s

Understand our CAPEX process

Preferred Qualifications :

Travel Requirement :

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is between $120,000 - $150,000.

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. ​