Project Manager

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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Project Manager to join the team in Leighton Buzzard, leading new galley projects for one of the most modern passenger aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB.

We are a flexible working employer and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants. This role is a hybrid opportunity that will require you to be on-site for minimum of 3 days a week.

What you will do:

• You will be working very closely with the senior program manager and managing projects in their entirety.
• This is a highly collaborative role so will be working with numerous stakeholders and customers.
• Work within an IPT environment (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial…) to ensure that the projects under your responsibility are resourced appropriately.
• Create and execute project plans, including revisions where necessary to meet changing needs and requirements. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Managing the day-to-day aspects of projects and keeping them rolling forward to meet agreed timelines. Pro-actively manage and track changes in project scope.
• Project documentation must be accurate and to be kept up to date.
• Working with and managing a core PM team

Qualifications we prefer:

• Educated to Degree level in a STEM discipline.
• Strong project management skills and experience ideally in complex projects in a matrix environment.
• Proven experience in Project Management, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Project and JDE/SAP)
• Commercial knowledge/awareness and a strong focus on the delivery of objectives
• Good planning skills (Microsoft Project or Primavera)
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and Product Lifecycle - PDR, CDR, FAI.
• A change agent to drive continuous improvements in a highly challenging environment
• Extended customer exposure experience

What we will offer you:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
• Professional Development & Growth
• Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• and much more!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

Are you ready to join our team?

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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