Programme Manager NPI/ToW

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Job Summary
For Fokker Elmo, the Programme Manager NPI/ ToW leads specific project(s) across the Civil business line that relate to one off activity such as (but not limited to) New Product Introduction, major change programmes, transfers of work and activities that impact across multiple sites. The Programme Manager NPI/ ToW will focus on the following grouped programmes:

• NGP + PWC

Job Responsibilities

• Own the Non Recurring budget for all projects / programmes of activity
• Be financially accountable to deliver project(s) in accordance with expectations. Including (but not limited to) owner ship of non-recurring and capital spend.
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of projects to plan and ensure that major customer milestones area adhered to.
• Lead the planning, execution and monitoring of new programme introduction, ensuring alignment with business objectives up to hand over to sites at LCG7.
• Lead Multi-functional teams throughout all programme phases to ensure a coordinated and effective project deployment.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with customer and regulatory requirements including the timely closure of key project stages (such as APQP assessment and key stage activities)
• Ensure a robust change management process is deployed to protect against scope creep and overspend.
• Utilise Commercial team support to ensure the contractual relationship with the customer is appropriately managed to protect GKN from risk and maximise opportunities.
• Establish suitable metrics to track progress and performance both within the programme specific activities but also in relation to the expected project outcomes.
• Manage the transfer of major work packages between sites, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to operations
• Develop and implement transfer plans, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to resolve challenges and enhance efficiency
• Oversee the coordination of programmes across various locations, ensuring consistency in processes, practices and outcomes
• Establish and maintain programme governance structures, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards
• Monitor and report on programme performance, provides insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Be accountable to deliver Programme Management assessment and responses to bids (including but not limited to programme plans, resource plans, WBS, alignment of programme finances and responses to Programme Management contractual requirements)
• Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program.

Job Requirements

Essential

• Experience of new product introduction or significant work package transfer
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to contribute to the strategic planning process by identifying opportunities for growth and improvement within the product portfolio
• Experience in commercial, engineering or operations within the Aerospace industry
• Financial acumen
• Travel to other GKN locations and customers

Desirable

• Either completed or registered for acknowledged Programme Management Certification
• Experience within Operations

What we'll offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.

Furthermore, We Will Offer You

• A salary in grade WTW-F13
• 8% holiday allowance
• 30 paid holidays for full-time employment
• An excellent pension scheme (PME)
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please apply online by sending us your CV and Cover Letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email.

For additional questions you can contact Glenn Duggert, Talent Acquisition, via

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?

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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.

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