GKN Aerospace · 12 hours ago
Program Project Manager
GKN Aerospace is seeking a Program Project Manager for their Alabama account to manage and lead projects throughout their duration. The role involves overseeing New Product Implementations and collaborating with the NPI team while ensuring projects meet time, quality, and budget requirements.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
The PPM supports the execution of the Project within time, quality, budget and must comply with all contractual requirements
Secure a succesfull transition of NPI Project’s from inception through development until product is delivered to the customer
The PPM reports on a variety of applicable KPI’s for each project such as schedule, cash flow and working capital targets
Support the Program Director (PD) with improvement plans, affordability initiatives, and monitor the progress to achieve the plan
Representing the customer within the Site(s), being the voice of the customer and managing customer interactions
Supporting the PD by defining the vision, strategy, objectives, operational plan and budget for their account to optimize cash flow, profitability and growth
Ensuring deployment of the project management standards in the program team
Assessing project risk through appropriate risk mitigations tools and executing to plan
The PPM has a strong relationship with operations and makes the required arrangements to enable the success of the project
Adheres to all program / project management standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework and contribute to process development
Responsible for planning and performance of Life Cycle Gates
Take owernership of the Project Management tools in use and ensures aherance at all times
Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the Program/Project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in engineering, science or business
At least five years of relevant business experience
Proficient in the fundamentals of Program / Project Management, Finance and LEAN principles
Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and communication skills
Passion for the Aerospace industry
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
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