Product Manager

Job Description:

Product Manager

Location:

Gloucester (Hybrid working)
Salary:
Up to 72,100 per annum depending on experience

Product Manager - Obsolescence Projects and OE Programmes

Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager focusing on Obsolescence Projects and OE Programmes.
In this role, you will resolve business obsolescence challenges that are critical to achieving organisational objectives and strategic growth plans. Leading cross-functional project teams and working closely with stakeholders at all levels, you will define objectives, develop detailed project plans, and apply rigorous project management practices to ensure adherence to time, cost, and schedule requirements while identifying and mitigating risks.
You will also lead the execution of OE Programmes for airborne propeller systems and manage OE products throughout their life cycles. Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will resolve complex issues and achieve financial and contractual objectives within required timescales.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities
Manage projects of varying size and complexity
Provide programme leadership with P&L responsibility for assigned programmes
Manage customer relationships and ensure adherence to contractual obligations
Contribute to the definition and delivery of continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities

Additional Responsibilities
Manage product changes required for obsolescence resolution, reliability improvement, cost reduction, or customer-driven requirements
Lead product lifecycle management through a structured tollgate process
Define project scope and implement change control to avoid scope creep
Maintain comprehensive risk and opportunity registers with active mitigation plans
Establish and maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts
Organise and lead project reviews, ensuring robust project, financial, and commercial governance
Implement appropriate metrics to monitor project progress
Lead programme and contract reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor and drive improvement of customer satisfaction metrics (e.g., on-time delivery and quality performance)
Deliver assigned budget targets
Establish and maintain accurate sales forecasts
Manage demand planning via S&OP processes
Manage pricing and drive initiatives to enhance growth and margin
Lead bids and proposals for assigned programmes
Identify, escalate, and resolve issues impacting customer satisfaction, safety, quality, or on-time delivery
Manage risks and opportunities effectively
Contribute to monthly performance reviews and continuous improvement metrics

Qualifications and Requirements
Proven experience leading Programme or Product activities within a matrix organisation in the aviation industry
Strong project management skills including scope, resource, and schedule management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously to required timelines, quality, and cost
Strong problem-solving and numeracy skills
Degree level education in Business, Engineering, Law, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence at all organisational levels and lead small teams
Experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Technical background in aerospace, aviation, or a similar industry
Ability to manage daily work priorities to meet wider business objectives
PMI certification

Total Reward and Benefits
A comprehensive total reward package is offered, including flexible benefits options. Core benefits may include:
12% Pension
10% Performance related bonus
Life assurance
Private medical cover
26 days holiday with option to buy and sell

Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Failure to obtain or maintain required clearance may affect eligibility for employment.

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