Program Manager - MRO - Repair Solutions

Overview

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener. 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.

We are committed to sustainability and to putting people at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. This opportunity is for a Program Manager to lead an allocated program and ensure all targets and commitments are met for internal and external customers.

The Program Manager coordinates with Operations, Engineering and 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, while the BD organization manages the strategic relationship.

• Execute the program (including changes) to be compliant with approved business cases and contractual requirements, both during the NPI phase and in production.
• Deliver financial targets of the program (sales, profit, etc.).
• Ensure NPI projects are delivered on time and on budget in accordance with approved business cases.
• Continuously monitor program performance, manage off-track items as needed, and report progress through the BR5 process.
• Drive program improvement plans including cost improvement, pricing initiatives, zero defect initiatives, etc., in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the SD/VP in defining the vision, strategy, and budget for the program to optimize cash flow, profitability and growth.
• Undertake any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program.
• Act as the voice of the customer internally when needed, including:
  • Representing the customers' interests in internal communications.
  • Ensuring warranty returns are managed efficiently.
  • Ensuring any customer request is closed out in a timely manner.
• Act as GKN's voice towards the customer when needed, coordinating communications to ensure a consistent message and supporting operations or other functions to progress customer-required activities.
• Continuously develop and grow the program: take the lead on new RFQs, work with site teams, the commercial team and engineering to secure new business bids, and identify opportunities across capabilities that could become offerings.
• Understand day-to-day business across all sites to identify possibilities and challenges to improve the program.
• Adhere to program management standards and policies within the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework.
• Contribute to the GKN Aerospace Program Management process development when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Business, Management, or applicable field).
• 5+ years of Program Management experience within the manufacturing industry, preferably aerospace and/or defence.
• Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• Ability to create, manage and execute a project plan utilizing MS Project or other tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Experience in commercial, engineering or operations within the Aerospace industry.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and other external stakeholders.
• Financial acumen: understand P&L / cashflow; understand our financial BC model for bids/RFQs; understand our CAPEX process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN Aerospace experience.
• MRO business experience.
• Either completed or registered for acknowledged Program Management Certification.

Travel Requirement:

• Frequent travel to the sites and customer locations. Domestic travel as required for customer meetings and internal leadership meetings; estimated travel 30%.

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

We offer challenging opportunities and training in a culture that values diversity, inclusion and belonging. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. This is a place where human dreams and endeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. We are proud to have been recognised for our workplace culture.

San Diego