Program Manager
hace 5 días
Luton
About the Company We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a leading aerospace manufacturer on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost reduction and product improvement initiatives across a range of existing aerospace programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost reduction and product improvement initiatives across a range of existing aerospace programmes. Responsibilities • Review and analyse manufacturing costs across current product lines, identifying opportunities for cost reduction., • Drive and deliver product improvement initiatives across multiple concurrent projects., • Manage up to 10+ programmes of varying size, complexity, and urgency., • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external customers to ensure project objectives are met., • Navigate cross-functional teams (no direct reports) to deliver outcomes within tight deadlines., • Collaborate closely with international teams (requiring occasional early on-site engagement). Qualifications • Proven experience managing complex, fast-paced, and customised engineering or manufacturing programmes. Required Skills • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities., • Demonstrated success in driving cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives. Preferred Skills • Aerospace or advanced manufacturing sector experience preferred. Pay range and compensation package • 3 days on site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, • Immediate start available (ASAP – End of October / Early November)