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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Lead Category A or Category B Program(s) throughout the Program lifecycle to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements. (Alternatively lead a portfolio of Programs). Deliver business case objectives for assigned Program(s). Manage internal and external Program stakeholders and provide timely reports and information as necessary. Manage allocated resources to deliver Program. Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve prioritisation and other conflicts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Leading the interface with the internal or external customer for Program specific topics;
Monitoring the emerging business case versus the business case objectives agreed at the Bid/No Bid Meeting (Gate 1b) and propose action to control variances.
Capture the Program Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in the Program Charter and communicate to all Program staff;
Generating necessary Program management plans including any fully linked and resourced Program schedules needed.
Identifying physical and staff resources required to deliver Program objectives;
Defining the required Program organisation (in conjunction with functional management) and communicate to all Program staff;
Establishing the cost budget required to deliver Program objectives (as distinct to any price quoted to a customer);
Leading staff allocated from multiple functions including Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Contracts etc;
Working in conjunction with allocated functional resources to deliver functional objectives, e.g. work with Engineering to deliver a compliant design, work with Commercial to re-negotiate scope extensions.
Managing of any external supply chain required, in conjunction with the Sourcing function;
Leading any commercial and contractual discussions, in conjunction with the Commercial and Contracts functions;
Monitoring and controlling Program resources, in conjunction with relevant functional managers;
Identify, analyze, plan and manage Program risks and manage the Program risk register;
Identify potential PLM gate review chairmen and negotiate their participation with the SBU leadership;
Work with assigned PLM gate review chairmen to deliver a successful gate review;
Work with functional management to ensure successful delivery of any functional reviews that precede PLM gate reviews, e.g. any PDR(s) that precede Gate 3;
Monitor emerging Program deliverables, risks, issues, costs etc and report these in the prescribed format at the (normally monthly) executive Program reviews;
Support the identification and development of business opportunities relating to the allocated Program;
Work with the SBU leadership to define the Program delivery strategy for Program proposals.
Support bid and proposal activity as required;
Ensure compliance with policy, e.g. ITAR compliance.
Monitor specific Program implementation of the Program Lifecycle Management (PLM) process and propose improvements to the PLM process owner;
Perform other duties as required.

RELATIONSHIPS
Report to SBU Head of Programs
Work with functional leadership within the functional matrix organisation to identify and deploy suitable Program resources.
Work with the relevant KCRM to interface with the customer for Program specific topics.
Work with procurement / sourcing functions to manage any external supply chain.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Our client specialise in sensing and monitoring systems that measure physical parameters in the extreme environments of aircraft, space vehicles, power generators, nuclear, oil and gas installations and test laboratories.

Description

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and deliver projects according to
agreed deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver Projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Reporting project performance to senior management as required by the company.

Responsibilities

•Planning and Controls
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, Utilising company systems
• Develop and Maintain project plans and associated communications documents. Including: - identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
In a timely and concise fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Effectively estimate and manage the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Proactively manage change including impact and scope creep managing changes in project scope, identifying potential crises, and devising contingency plans.
•Effectively petition and manage required resources for project delivery
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other
Stakeholders, and proactively manage risks and apply mitigation to ensure project success
• Delegate and monitor tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and support their fulfilment of said tasks
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Utilising company systems deliver formal and informal progress reports and updates to senior management.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position serves as a site resource to co-ordinate, facilitate and support the implementation of lean principles in a continuous improvement environment. Interfaces with all functional groups to apply best practice and execute change that links continuous improvement opportunities with short and long term strategic objectives. This role will also investigate and support the examination and implementation of LCC sourcing and support all aspects of the manufacturing process, along with assisting site related projects and initiatives. Incumbent will have a dotted line to Site Director.

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Working with minimal guidance and making decisions based on the analysis of production and financial data with knowledge and experience of range of Lean and CI principles and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze processes using established continuous improvement techniques (statistical analyses, Takt time studies, value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, problem solving, Single piece flow etc) to optimize performance.

Apply the Lean Six Sigma Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and Lean Manufacturing tools to continuous improvement efforts to achieve financial and customer benefits.

Actively participates in a continuous improvement network to share best practices, remove waste and reduce lead-times through process understanding.
Develop methods to improve cell-planning systems to operate with lower inventory, i.e. pull based Kanban controls, single piece flow, etc.

Compile Data analysis collection of Key KPI to measure improvement, trends related to Business measures.

PC literate, knowledge of SAP and use of mini Cad and advantage use to draw up new tooling and be able to communicate accurately and technically and able to present findings.
Be flexible in approach and work within a cost down team to drive down lowest cost on new quotations and take out costs on current methods (think outside the box) and cross train where business risks indicate we have a technical shortfall within your capability
Experienced in all aspects of our current manufacturing processes would benefit and strengthen the team.

Improve rework costs and build right first time culture (currently spend 10k per month average.
May be possible to work or transfer product lines into LC centre’s.

Must have a proven successful track record of developing a team based approach and the effective motivation of teams. Needs to be a good communicator, expected to communicate effectively at all levels. Post holder will have the ability to develop and deliver training in continuous improvement techniques to ensure thorough local understanding of the issues and benefits.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.