Programme Lead / Project Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Lead to join the Supply Chain Team in the Civil Aerospace business. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a close team delivering transfer projects from restructuring initiatives and commodity strategies in support of Supply Chain Development.

The Programme Lead will provide project management expertise and resource to support parts transfer in China, including develop and maintain effective relationships with project stakeholders and interfaces (including external suppliers, SCU management teams, and engine project representatives), develop and implement detailed project plans and facilitate regular internal and external reviews and reporting, promote the use of recognized project management tools and techniques and apply and share best practice, effectively manage the risks through transfer projects, champion compliance with "Source and Method Change" EP3.2.5 as well as lead the project through the transfer process and deliver project milestones and deliverables.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world; we’re keeping the world flying.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work.
• Establish, develop and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the package of work
• Act as the focal point for all aspects related to the packages of work.
• Provide information necessary to make management decisions to the key stakeholders.
• Ensure the creation and management of an integrated set of plans / schedules.
• Organize and chair schedule review meetings and report areas where executive decisions need to be made.
• Ensure the implementation of company management processes is effective and efficient.
• Develop / implement Project Management best practice in line with company management processes.
• Provision of basic guidance to others regarding the Project Management processes and the operation of the project management systems / tools / methods.
• Contribution to the local Project Management Community of Practice.

Qualifications

• Able to work in an Integrated Project Team environment, experience of leading multi-function teams.
• Bachelor degree (or plus) level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience, like forging and machining, etc.
• Member of a professional body and working towards a APMPQ qualification or equivalent
• Good knowledge of metal fabrications (forging/casting and machining) process for Aerospace or Automotive industries (or relevant industries).
• Good English and Chinese. Understand Chinese culture.
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management.

We offer excellent opportunities to develop, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Pioneer the performance of the future. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

Beyond tomorrow

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Closing Date: Aug 30th

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

07 Aug 2019; 00:08