Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Want to become a part of it?
Join us in enabling the GKN Aerospace growth strategy.
The Project Portfolio Group within GKN Aerospace Engines OE Product Solutions is expanding to support a growing and ambitious portfolio, and we are looking for two driven Project Managers who want to make a real impact.
This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of aerospace technology and help shape the future of sustainable aviation.
The Role
As a Project Manager within OE Product Solutions, your primary objective is to deliver projects on time, to quality, and within budget, in line with defined project directives.
You will lead a diverse, global, cross‑functional team through the full product life‑cycle; including trade studies, technology demonstrations, product development, and product support for the current fleet. A key part of your mission is to deploy GKN’s unique technologies and expertise, supporting strategic products aligned with GKN Engines’ growth plan.
Your leadership will directly contribute to value creation for GKN and for the commercial engine programmes which rely on GKN as a partner.
Why join us?
Aviation brings people together and connects the world. Fulfilling this purpose in the most sustainable, efficient and future proof way needs you to step in now and make it happen!
Are you experienced in project management and ready to start a new project from scratch, including forming the scope, your project team, creating the culture of how we will work with each other and with the customer? We have the perfect new adventure for you right here.
Are you ready to take over a running project and ensure a transition so smooth the customer will hardly even notice? We have the perfect project waiting here for you.
Job Responsibilities
1. Manage the project (ensure adherence to scope, timing, cost, and quality targets) following internal processes and in alignment with customer requirements
2. Lead and coordinate global cross‑functional project teams through all lifecycle phases
3. Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of project
4. Drive projects through internal and customer gate reviews with a strong business focus
5. Continuously evaluate and manage risks to the project’s success
6. Strengthen collaboration with OEM customers and external partners
7. Build long‑term technical relationships and reinforce GKN’s reputation as a trusted aerospace partner
Who are you?
You are you. Authentic and confident in your expertise and capabilities.
Leading the way, a Project Manager is required to take different roles within the team at different times.
As such you act as a decisive, proactive project leader who creates momentum and clears the path for the team's success. You know when to take a decision and when to listen and compromise.
You are a problem solver with the drive to break down complex situations, balance inputs and define a way forward focusing on the project’s scope.
You own what you do, know what you mean and mean what you say.
You know to communicate clearly and ensure you are understood.
Qualifications
Essential:
8. Demonstrated leadership skills, with several years of relevant experience
9. Ability to proactively create, manage and execute project plans
10. High degree of accountability and self-drive
11. Strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation, in English.
12. Confidence in interacting across all levels of the business
13. Excellent analytical skills
Desirable:
14. Certified project leadership according to PMI or IPMA standards
15. MSc in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
16. Has a high level of executive disposition
17. Knowledge in System Engineering approach and APQP
18. Experience of aerospace industry, within R&D or MRO environment
19. Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Employment
This full-time position is based in Trollhättan, Sweden, as such, the applicant should be able to gain the right to live and work in Sweden.
Travel to other locations within Sweden as well as EU and US is expected.
Recruitment
The selection process is ongoing and therefore the position may be filled before the deadline for applying. Because of this we encourage you to not wait with submitting your application.
To ensure a structured and high-quality recruitment process, we exclusively accept applications through the platforms the position is posted on.
In anticipation of our recruitment process at GKN, we have carefully considered recruitment and marketing channels. Consequently, we decline any contact from recruitment agencies, media sales, or similar entities.
GKN operate under defense confidentiality, which involves both legal requirements and specific demands from our clients on our company. Consequently, the position may require you to undergo and be approved according to the prevailing regulations for security clearance.
Contact Information
In case of questions, please contact the hiring manager:
Lars Ellbrant
Systems & OE project portfolio Director | GKN Aerospace Engine Systems Sweden.
+46 520 29 3058
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.