Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

• All contract performance related activities, tied to customer or program. Perform as interface between the customer and the internal business team at varying levels of seniority, assuring timely resolution of issues, keeping the customer advised of the progress of the program, and negotiate changes or solutions to issues.
• Responsible for adherence to business financial budget, working with supply chain to ensure we compliantly deliver on plan to meet our financial objectives.
• Lead and manage the Integrated Project Team (IPT) to ensure close collaboration across the functions to ensure timely progress and outcomes, using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) where appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the relevant business functions to ensure timely responses to customer solicitations using sound commercial judgement and strategy to secure favourable commercial agreements for the business.
• Lead the generation of the long-term manufacturing strategy for the product line ensuring that all technical, manufacturing and contractual aspects are considered.
• Lead the generation of the long-term product support strategy for the product line that delivers future profitable services revenue streams.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders or customers. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Product Management & Program Management.
• Significant experience of working in aerospace industry or other relevant industry.
• Experience of leading cross functional teams in a customer facing role.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience of NPI program leadership
• Experience of leading or participating in FAR15 pricing and negotiations

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;

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

Security Clearance

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 the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

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.

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