Job Description: Product Manager
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £72,100 per annum depending on experience
Product Manager - Obsolescence Projects and OE Programmes
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager focusing on Obsolescence Projects and OE Programmes.
In this role, you will resolve business obsolescence challenges that are critical to achieving organisational objectives and strategic growth plans. Leading cross-functional project teams and working closely with stakeholders at all levels, you will define objectives, develop detailed project plans, and apply rigorous project management practices to ensure adherence to time, cost, and schedule requirements while identifying and mitigating risks.
You will also lead the execution of OE Programmes for airborne propeller systems and manage OE products throughout their lifecycles. Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will resolve complex issues and achieve financial and contractual objectives within required timescales.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
* Manage projects of varying size and complexity
* Provide programme leadership with P&L responsibility for assigned programmes
* Manage customer relationships and ensure adherence to contractual obligations
* Contribute to the definition and delivery of continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities
Additional Responsibilities
* Manage product changes required for obsolescence resolution, reliability improvement, cost reduction, or customer-driven requirements
* Lead product lifecycle management through a structured tollgate process
* Define project scope and implement change control to avoid scope creep
* Maintain comprehensive risk and opportunity registers with active mitigation plans
* Establish and maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts
* Organise and lead project reviews, ensuring robust project, financial, and commercial governance
* Implement appropriate metrics to monitor project progress
* Lead programme and contract reviews with internal and external stakeholders
* Monitor and drive improvement of customer satisfaction metrics (e.g., on-time delivery and quality performance)
* Deliver assigned budget targets
* Establish and maintain accurate sales forecasts
* Manage demand planning via S&OP processes
* Manage pricing and drive initiatives to enhance growth and margin
* Lead bids and proposals for assigned programmes
* Identify, escalate, and resolve issues impacting customer satisfaction, safety, quality, or on-time delivery
* Manage risks and opportunities effectively
* Contribute to monthly performance reviews and continuous improvement metrics
Qualifications and Requirements
* Proven experience leading Programme or Product activities within a matrix organisation in the aviation industry
* Strong project management skills including scope, resource, and schedule management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
* Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
* Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously to required timelines, quality, and cost
* Strong problem-solving and numeracy skills
* Degree level education in Business, Engineering, Law, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience
Desired Characteristics
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
* Ability to influence at all organisational levels and lead small teams
* Experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact
* Strong analytical and organisational skills
* Technical background in aerospace, aviation, or a similar industry
* Ability to manage daily work priorities to meet wider business objectives
* PMI certification
Total Reward and Benefits
A comprehensive total reward package is offered, including flexible benefits options. Core benefits may include:
* 12% Pension
* 10% Performance related bonus
* Life assurance
* Private medical cover
* 26 days holiday with option to buy and sell
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Failure to obtain or maintain required clearance may affect eligibility for employment.
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