Programme Management Graduate Blythe 2023

GKN Aerospace is the original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialized the aerospace industry, combining engineering excellence and technology leadership. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. Our aerostructures, engine systems and special products improve the performance of more than 100,000 flights every day. By working closely together with universities, knowledge institutes, suppliers and customers, we lead the industry in developing new technology to improve aircraft efficiency: lowering aircraft cost, weight and emissions.

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!

What You'll Be Doing

During your placements you will be working as part of a global team, giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. Whether you envisage yourself as a Programme Manager or Programme Director, a career in Programme Management, choosing GKN Aerospace means you are joining a global engineering network with wide-ranging opportunities.

Throughout your graduate journey, we give you the opportunity to test and grow your technical and personal skills. We provide support and mentoring as you work on real projects, solving real problems and delivering real change. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for us and fulfilling career for you. As part of our Programme Management Graduate Programme you can expect the following:

• Support the day to day program operations rotating through multiple manufacturing sites and Business Lines
• Review and analyze control and monitoring of progress, scope, and cost and resource management within the program.
• Support the compiling and follow up work breakdown structure, organization breakdown structure, and cost breakdown structure schedules/ plans for the program.
• Introducing improvements/ recoveries on on-time delivery and quality from Customer Scorecards and delivery schedule adherence
• Preparing and analyzing the Program Performance Summary
• Support risk, opportunity and change management
• Input into Program Improvement Plans including cost improvement, pricing initiatives, enable Zero Defects Manufacturing, redesign initiatives, gaining agreement with relevant stakeholders

We are committed to your continued development and success, and so throughout your journey you will engage in our on boarding and structured development programme; alongside our Global Graduate Community, providing you support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN Aerospace. You will also have the opportunity to take part in additional activities outside of your role, whether it be supporting local community initiatives, or our young people strategy, and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.

What We Are Looking For

• Possess the ability to receive and act on instruction, guidance and direction from others.
• Good communication skills; fluent in English language, both written and spoken
• Perform well as member of a team.
• Financial expertise
• A degree in business management
• Ability to create, manage and execute a project plan
• Ability to achieve by influencing others
• Awareness of the Aerospace industry
• An awareness of Project / Programme Management methods desirable, although not essential
• Experience within Operations desirable, although not essential
• Ability to build and lead teams desirable, although not essential
• Program Management Certification desirable, although not essential

What We Offer

• 27 month programme with a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation.
• A variety of rewarding placements across different programs and sites
• Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations
• Potential for an international assignment (government restrictions permitting)
• A structured development journey
• A mentor to support you throughout your programme
• An opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths
• Competitive Salary including joining bonus
• High Levels of Exposure to different parts of the business; be it sites, countries or even stakeholders
• A level of steer over your opportunities – control in your career
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation at various global air shows and corporate functions
• Engage with future talent at STEM and Future Careers events

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.