Senior Programme Manager
Job Description
Job title: Senior Programme Manager
Company: General Electric
Job description: Job Description Summary Leads cross functional teams to deliver on all deliverables for assigned programs within the terms and conditions of the contract and business case. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Guided by commercial practices and policies that may be shaped by the role. Has significant control/influence over commercial priorities. There is moderate autonomy within the role to enter into/execute Commercial arrangements. High levels of Commercial judgement are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- All contract performance related activities, tied to customer or programme.
- Act as the key interface between the customer and the internal business, development and production teams.
- Managing the transfer of information and requests, whilst delivering the customer’s agreed requirements.
- Assure timely resolution of issues, keeps the customer advised of the progress of the programme, and negotiate changes, variations and solutions to issues.
- Responsible for adherence to contract service, operations, and performance specifications, as well as financial & technical metrics specific to assigned contract.
- Maintain and develop specialised knowledge of latest commercial developments in own area and communication skills to influence others.
- Contribute towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
- Use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
- Use multiple internal and external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Has persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in NPI Product development and & Programme Management.
- Uses judgment to make decisions and solve complex tasks or problems within projects, product lines, markets, sales processes, campaigns or customers.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programmes.
- Established project management skills.
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:
Right to Work
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Expected salary:
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
