Job Description

As the Project Leader for the TCF development, you will be responsible for managing a re-design project through the product change management process Your primary objective will be to ensure timely delivery of the project within the specified quality standards and budget in the project directive Key to your role is the implementation of GKNs unique technologies and expertise, targeting strategic products aligning with GKN Engines growth plan Your success as a project leader will contribute to the value creation for GKN and the OEM engine program, in which GKN is an engine share partner Job Responsibilities Lead, motivate and drive your global cross-functional team throughout design, manufacturing and procurement phase as well as insertion of new technologies from life cycle gate 0-7 and corresponding customer gates, while maintaining a business-oriented mindset Your contribution will also be pivotal in strengthening GKNs collaboration with GE, fostering lasting technical relationships and establishing our reputation as an exceptional partner in the aerospace industry building our best partners in the sky footprint Job Qualifications We are currently looking for a skilled Project Leader to join our team of project leaders, with the opportunity to lead key strategic projects across the GE, Safran, and RR portfolios This role offers growth potential, allowing you to take on various project leader assignments along the way Personal Background and Skills You provide leadership skills by proactively clearing a path to success for your team, inspiring and ensuring project benefits in-line with the project directives You will act and not re-act and have the ability to balance contradicting input You are self-driven and result oriented with the ability to find new opportunities and encourage everyone in your team to excel in their respective strengths, inspiring a culture of growth Effective communication is a cornerstone of your skillset, both internally and externally when dealing with customers Your positive and open-minded demeanor contributes to team accomplishments, and you take personal ownership of project success Your expertise in managing internal stakeholders, external customers, and regulatory requirements ensures smooth project execution Essential: Proven leadership skills Ability to proactively create, manage and execute a project plan. High degree of accountability and self-driven Strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation, in English. Confidence in interacting across all levels of the business Excellent analytical skills Desirable: MSc in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Has a high level of executive disposition Knowledge in System-Set-Based approach and/or APQP Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle Experience of working within an R&D environment with a focus on product development-, certification- and product change phases in project execution Key Accountabilities Accountable for the project deliverables on-time, within scope, to budget and high quality on all output Define project organization including work breakdown structure, assignment of project responsibilities and which authorization roles needed for project success. Lead, coordinate, organize and motivate project team for the flawless execution of project Proactively ensure resource availability and allocation Create and maintain necessary project documentation and track progress. (e.g time plan, forecast, risk register, project benefit realization, etc) Proactively execute Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management to control and mitigate the risk exposure and take advantage of opportunities Ensure governance and quality adherence in accordance with the applicable GKN Aerospace process standards and policies Inform, report and escalate to the project steering committee Manage the relationship with peers, stakeholders, users and suppliers. Remove hinders for the project team enabling flow and undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the project. Responsible for promoting an atmosphere in the team that champions both physical and mental health, safety and wellbeing

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