GKN Aerospace · 15 hours ago
Program Project Manager
Tallassee, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGKN 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 ensuring successful transitions from inception to delivery, while adhering to project management standards and collaborating with various teams.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The PPM supports the execution of the Project within time, quality, budget and must comply with all contractual requirements
Secure a successful 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
Supporting the PD by defining the vision, strategy, objectives, operational plan and budget for their account to optimize productivity, producibility, 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 them to plan
The PPM has a strong relationship with other directorates 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 contributes to process development
Responsible for planning and performance of Life Cycle Gates
Take ownership of the Project Management tools in use and ensures adherence at all times
Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the Program/Project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field of study
Minimum of five years of relevant business experience practicing the fundamentals of Program / Project Management, Finance and LEAN principles
Must be a US Citizen to meet export control compliance requirements
Preferred
Passion for the Aerospace industry
Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and communication skills
Ability to create, manage and execute a project plan
Ability to build relationships with customers and other internal / external stakeholders
Financial acumen
Understanding of the business models within Aerospace
Either completed or registered for acknowledged Program Management Certification
Ability to build and lead teams
Operates with a sense of urgency
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
Recent News
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