Job Description
Job Description Summary
Here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace) team we are looking to hire a Product and Programs leader to lead the programs function as part of the Dowty Senior Leadership team. Reporting into the Dowty General Manager, this role will be focused on providing functional leadership across the P&L. This will entail, coaching and developing the existing team, embedding lean operational practices, effective product and program execution to ensure that we continue to grow revenue, and deliver annual margin expansion and product cost out.
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Essential Responsibilities
1. Lead a cross-functional value stream in accordance with lean principles (Daily management, Operating reviews, Leader Standard Work).
2. Embeds the Lean Operating System for running portfolio to sustain long-term growth and profitability, consistently applying Lean methodologies to solve problems
3. Coach the team of product managers on developing and building multi-generation product plan and how that impacts market share, revenue, price, cost structure, business cases & margin.
4. P&L and budget responsibility with comprehensive knowledge of the meaning and interrelations of key financial measures (revenue, gross margin, op margin, cash flow, inventory, AR, CAPEX); leverages financial acumen to influence outcomes.
5. Manag...