
Manufacturing Project Manager
- Luton
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
- Management and identification of product dependency.
- Product risk and opportunity management.
- Achievement of product delivery to schedule, cost and quality.
- Lead the manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
- Management of internal and external stakeholders / customers relationships
- Internal reporting to IPT Lead and/or Sector VP
- Presentation at Sector and Line of Business performance reviews to present product summary status
- Ensure adherence to company's Lifecycle Management (LCM) as required and tailored to specific needs
- Internal liaison with Capability Managers to help define Product Roadmaps
- Liaison with Functional groups to ensure projects are appropriated resourced to achieve successful execution
- Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (Including, but not limited to - Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing and Operations)
- Demonstrated experience with complex programmes, preferably in an Aerospace / Defence industry environment
- Demonstrated ability to operate with multiple senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated strong Customer relationship skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management, sub-contract management and cost control
- Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in an Engineering discipline
- This is an office based role (3-days a week), using display screen equipment, working full time hours, which can often be in a demanding environment.
- There will be the requirement to travel in the UK and potentially abroad, which may mean overnight stays
- This role will mean working in a challenging environment, often working to tight deadlines
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below