NPI Programme Manager – Engine / Electric Power
Stafford / Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days on-site)
Initial 12 month contract – likely to be extended
37 hours a week – 8am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday & 8am-1pm Friday
The NPI Programme Manager is accountable for leading the execution of Large Engines and Medium Engines focused NPI projects. You will be responsible for leading high performing, cross functional teams through the NPI process for each program you manage. You will establish a project management plan and use the plan to manage product delivery; plan and manage resources for implementing changes; assist in evaluating requests.
Key Accountabilities of the NPI Programme Manager – Engine / Electric Power
- High level program management of multiple large NPI programs.
- Presentation of weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress, risks & concerns.
- Team meetings, frequency as needed but typically weekly, for governing NPI programs.
- Oversee creation of Program Project Plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of Gateway Schedules.
- Ensure program functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, program financials, cost targets and Gateway schedules are met.
- Organization and facilitation of key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, NPI Governance Meetings, NPI gateway reviews and NPI Issue Resolution Meetings as needed.
- Quickly and correctly identify problems which may not be obvious and solve problems by determining the best course of action within departmental guidelines.
- Management and coordination of development, pilot, field follow and first production product builds through Operations.
- Builds relationships with other departments within the NPI program team.
- Identifies cost containment opportunities.
- Identifies trends and areas of focus for continuous improvement.
- Guide and coach both junior members of the project management team as well as global cross functional areas representatives assigned to the relative NPI program.
Qualifications & Experience Required of the NPI Programme Manager – Engine / Electric Power
- University degree or 10 years project management equivalent experience.
- 10 years of experience in Design, Development, Engineering or Operations.
- Engine/Electric Power experience
- MS Project experience
Competitive Hourly Rate - Umbrella OR PAYE
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
