Job Description Summary
During a time of continued time of successful growth here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Digital Technology - Principal Technical Program Manager to join our onsite team in Brockworth near Gloucester.
In this role you'll be leveraging deep technology, processes and domain expertise to drive execution across multiple interdependent projects within a program; you'll be ensuring outcomes delivery on time, within scope, to budget and to the required quality level. You'll define execution standards and processes to be followed by all project managers within the program or department. This is an exciting time to be joining a cutting edge, global organisation that is instrumental in designing the future of flight.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in defining functionality and specifying requirements
Outline multi-generational project strategy aligned to deliver on the expected outcomes
Define execution methodologies and project management practices to be followed by all projects within the program
Organize project teams comprising from internal and external technical and functional experts based on budget, scope and timeline
Manage day-to-day execution of multiple interdependent projects by working directly with global technical teams
Coordinate execution across multiple projects and drive shared approach and outcomes tracking
Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required
Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project
Manage stakeholder communication and progress reporting at various levels of the organization including leadership and executives
Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations
Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected
Perform initial and final financial reviews, and ensure ongoing budget tracking
Essential Requirements and Qualifications
Strong project / programme management experience gained within Digital Technology (DT), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Enterprise Systems (ES) and/or extensive experience gained within the Aerospace industry.
Proven experience using project management methodologies to deliver business value and drive significant change across an organization
Experience managing budgets including budget and spend
Strong understanding and knowledge of various project and portfolio management methodologies with track record of implementing shared standards for large organizations
Strong leadership skills with ability to influence outcomes and organize teams to attain shared goals
Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal) with all levels of an organization.
Desired Characteristics
Self-starter - requires minimal direction to accomplish goals
Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and / or industry activities
Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
Experience working with others on a global basis
Applies knowledge to coach and mentor others
Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives
Strong analytical and strong problem solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans
Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly
PMP, ScrumMaster or related Project Management certifications
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, 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;
Performance based annual bonus
Non-contributory Pension
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
UK Security Clearance
UK Security Clearance (SC) is required and must be maintained for this role. Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for UK Security Clearance are not eligible for this role on grounds of national security. If UK Security Clearance is not obtained, any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
