Senior Product Cost Manager

The Senior Product Cost Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to achieve cost reduction and affordability initiatives aligning to business goals and objectives for the Engineering function. Day-to-Day you will lead and provide oversight to a cross functional team of Engineers and partner with various Programme and Supply Chain stakeholders. This role exposes you to diverse product platforms comprising of Electrical/Electronic hardware and technologies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategic direction for the department, ensuring alignment to wider business goals and objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans including scope, timelines, budgets and resource allocation.
• Communicating and collaborating with appropriate stakeholders for dependencies.
• Monitor and evaluate team and project performance, utilising appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Perform critical decision making based on data, analysis and experience.
• Build strong relationships with Customers and internal partners at all levels of the organisation.
• Integrate lessons learned with current and future development programmes to build a level of rigor and assurance for ‘Design to Cost’.
• Ensure that the project deliverables and team output adhere to the applicable regulatory, quality and customer standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A degree in a relevant Engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in a project management role with a demonstrable track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience in financial business decision making (e.g. ROI, IRR etc).
• Proficient with typical Microsoft Office and project management software and tools.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Characteristics

• A proactive nature with an ability to become self-sufficient.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with various project management methodologies (E.g. Agile, Waterfall, Kanban etc).
• An appropriate project management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar.
• Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team.
• Has significant input.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes