NPI Value Stream Leader

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Dowty’s propeller programs. The NPI value stream leader is responsible for building and running the New Product Introduction team, providing leadership, creating and maintaining supporting processes (both local and GE global), and ensuring accountability to meet internal and customer requirements. The role requires strong integration, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Functional ownership and accountability for New Product Introduction and the associated resources and budgets
• P&L responsibility across the portfolio of NPI programs
• Securing funding for NPI programs from government and customers
• Provides leadership, development and coaching to the NPI project and program management team
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of processes to support schedule, costs, resource, risk & opportunity and change management within the NPI toll gate phases
• Key point of contact for customer escalations or critical communications for programs in development
• Sponsors and supports internal communications from monthly NPI program reviews through to monthly operating reviews with Dowty and GE senior management
• Responsible for the NPI development budget in conjunction with Engineering leadership
• Develops, maintains and integrates the through‑life cycle toll gate process for Dowty in alignment with GE best practices
• Accountable for the application of LEAN and FLIGHT DECK standards into the NPI, life‑cycle and program management processes
• Accountable for toll gate reviews and execution of supporting action plans to deliver business benefit of work within the NPI development cycle
• Accountable for the transition of programmes from NPI into production and aftermarket phases, including meeting company required TRL and MRL requirements
• Responsible for engagement, support and participates in negotiations during new bid proposals to customers
• Accountable for developing and growing customer relationships in accordance with Dowty strategy roadmap
• Acts as PM for unallocated development programs (where resource gaps occur)
• Supports special roles within the business as needed

• Extensive aerospace experience in a PMO or a program management leader role
• Expert knowledge of MS tool set to support programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Certification with PMP, APM or PRINCE 2
• Qualified to degree level (preferably with a STEM related degree)
• Some UK and international travel may be required to support project partners including customers, suppliers, and engineering service providers

• Experience managing technical programs and designing and developing new products
• Prior experience with New Product Development (NPI) process
• Practical experience with Lean management system
• Strong coaching expertise and success in working across business functions, other GE businesses, and the global teams
• Strong business & contract acumen
• Strong customer mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called Flex Choice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Non‑contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding…