What you’ll do:

　　Eaton Aerospace Group Mission Systems Division (MSD) has an opening for a AAR Programme Management Lead located at the Wimborne, UK facility. This position has direct reporting to the Wimborne Plant Manager. The primary function of this position is to lead the Air-to-Air Refuelling Programme Management Activities and to ensure P&L commitments are achieved by aligning, engaging all support functions required through the various IPTs.

　　The primary responsibilities of the role include organizational capability development, global Aerospace alignment, improved program execution using disciplined Programme Mangement processes, risk management and portfolio/resource planning using leading indicators & metrics. Additional areas of focus will be the implementation of organizational performance measures, aligning with Business Development on new contracts, and advancement of Programme Management capabilities to support the development of next generation products and systems.

　　Lead a team of approximately 45 highly professional & technical Programme Management staff to assure that financial and customer commitments are delivered.

　　Leading a cross functional team to ensure that milestones are clearly understood and all functions are working towards the same goal.

　　Organize and build talent base within the AAR organisation, create opportunities for growth and development of the PM team. Provide functional leadership for PM’s and cross functional teams.

　　Assure that efforts to improve the efficiency of the PM functions are emphasized through creative organizational management, effective use of PM tools, appropriate training and continuous improvement.

　　Forecast future worldwide aircraft system activities and customer plans to determine opportunities and threats.

　　Establish appropriate action plans internally and jointly with customers to address the potential impact of customer requirements.

　　Identify key Programme Management metrics, monitor performance and implement improvements accordingly.

　　Ensure the team are effectively managing the Profit and Loss account for Air to Air Refuelling – identifying risks, opportunities in line with the business planning cycle.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

　　10 years of experience within aerospace or a high-tech industry

　　15 years of experience within the aerospace industry including experience in Air-to-Air Refueling and/or components.

　　8 years of experience leading or managing people (direct of indirect)

　　Advanced degree or MBA preferred.

　　Experience in defining/executing business level strategy.

　　Familiarity with Air-to-Air Refueling and products is preferred.

　　Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful bid strategic knowledge, creative/innovative thinking.

　　Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute Programme Management plans.

　　Experience of managing a Profit and Loss

　　Experience in leading or managing a global team

　　Key role in an aerospace related professional organization

　　Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, creative/innovative thinking.

　　Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans.

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization

　　Network divisional resources

　　Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering

　　Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community

　　Develop working relationships with customers