Supply Chain Programme Manager

Warwick
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Role: Supply Chain Programme Manager

Location: Warwick

Duration: 6 months initial

Rate: £525 P/day

A Snapshot of your day

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is responsible to define and execute a program of sourcing transfer projects that reactivates the ST30's engine's components in support of Services and new unit requirements.

What are my responsibilities?

The SCPM is accountable to fully define the work breakdown structure, sourcing packages and supporting programs of work that will deliver source change requirements.

The SCPM manages program team members, including other SC Project Managers allocated to the program, any dedicated resources and other supporting resources, to maximize capacity efficiently ensuring best possible delivery execution timescales for their program.

The SCPM will be the liaison between the A35 Portfolio and key stakeholders. The SCPM will be responsible to ensure the AGT functional organizations make resource management decisions in a timely manner in support of the program's deliverables.

The SCPM will oversee project managers and other project roles when it comes to areas such as project quality management, risk management, performance reporting and budgeting. The SCPM will act as subject matter expert for their team's processes and ensure a high standard of project execution excellence.

The SCPM will have the accountability to establish a Change Control Board in charge of approving program changes that affect the project schedule or budget.

The SCPM will form and report to a steering committee advisory board that has governance over the program and includes a cross-functional team of executives.

The SCPM reports to the head of Supply Chain Transformation Programs.

The program scope is up to 200 components that will require sourcing and qualification within 3 years. There will be up to 15 full time equivalent resources across program duration. Key Gas Turbine commodities include discs, drums (welded disc assemblies), shafts, casings, blades, vanes, combustion liners, external piping, engine controls and general machining. Raw material requirements will include provisioning of castings and forgings.

The program will terminate when the newly established supply chain is delivering to an acceptable rate and quality level.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

A proven track record of delivering increasingly challenging programs across globally diverse business sites and products.

A keen passion for change and influencing others to find efficient and effective solutions to business challenges.

A clear communication style that reflects your personality and aspires to improve upon the core SE leadership principles.

Essential

Recognized Project Management Certification.

Sound business and/or engineering knowledge with a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Significant work experience in a project management, engineering or supply chain role.

A good understanding of OEM & Service business processes, with experience in process improvement and delivering results-based performance.

A comprehensive knowledge of aerospace component manufacturing, sourcing processes, risk management and program management.

A good understanding of aerospace design & product change control processes.

Ability to work and engage at all levels in the business, with an appreciation of change management fundamentals.

Ability to work in a matrix organization with a mix of dedicated and non dedicated resources is also crucial to ensure success as not all resources required will be dedicated to the program.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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