Program Manager

Program Manager

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location:Tallassee, AL, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

GKN is seeking a Program Manager for our Alabama account. This person will manage and lead the project(s) throughout its duration. The role will take responsibility for open NPI`s (“New Product Implementation”) within the Alabama Engines account and bring the products through Lifecycle gate 7.0 with close collaboration of the NPI team. The PPM reports to the Site Operations Director as part of the IPT and is a member of the Operations Management team.

Job Responsibilities

• The Program Manager supports the execution of the Project within time, quality, budget and must comply with all contractual requirements.
• Secure a successful transition of NPI Project’s from inception through development until product is delivered to the customer.
• The PM reports on a variety of applicable KPI’s for each project such as schedule, cash flow and working capital targets.
• Support the Program Director (PD) with improvement plans, affordability initiatives, and monitor the progress to achieve the plan.
• Supporting the PD by defining the vision, strategy, objectives, operational plan and budget for their account to optimize productivity, producibility, cash flow, profitability and growth.
• Ensuring deployment of the project management standards in the program team.
• Assessing project risk through appropriate risk mitigations tools and executing them to plan.
• The PPM has a strong relationship with other directorates and makes the required arrangements to enable the success of the project.
• Adheres to all program / project management standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework and contributes to process development.
• Responsible for planning and performance of Life Cycle Gates.
• Take ownership of the Project Management tools in use and ensures adherence at all times.
• Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the Program/Project.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field of study.
• Minimum of five years of relevant business experience practicing the fundamentals of Program / Project Management, Finance and LEAN principles.
• Must be a US Citizen to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for the Aerospace industry
• Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to create, manage and execute a project plan.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and other internal / external stakeholders.
• Financial acumen.
• Understanding of the business models within Aerospace.
• Either completed or registered for acknowledged Program Management Certification
• Ability to build and lead teams.
• Operates with a sense of urgency.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.​
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