Program Manager in the Pearl700 Program Office (m/f/d)

Program Manager in the Pearl700 Program Office (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

• On‑time delivery of modifications for Pearl700 including Nacelle parts.
• Integration of a multi‑party team consisting of specialists from the Airframer, the 1st tier and sub‑tier suppliers and Rolls‑Royce.
• Close collaboration with and integration of other Rolls‑Royce teams such as Commercial, Services, Engineering, Validation and Supplier Management.
• Program management of technical deliveries or investigations by implementing adequate program governance, IMS and monitoring tools to ensure on‑time delivery and mitigate commercial risks.
• Project progress reporting at internal reviews as well as directly to the customer during program status meetings and reviews.
• Initiation and driving of timely interventions or escalations when issues arise that require fast resolution.
• Representation of the Pearl700 program team and defense of their targets in respect to profit & loss on all initiatives in front of the customer and suppliers.
• Planning, delegation and monitoring of all aspects of the project to achieve performance targets in terms of time, cost, scope and quality.
• Establishment, development and maintenance of the documentation necessary to deliver the work packages within the project.
• Provision of necessary information to key stakeholders to enable management decisions.

Qualifications / Experience

• Several years of experience in complex project management.
• Experience working with, integrating and managing multi‑functional teams.
• Strong communication, presentation and leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
• High level of resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Technical understanding of Turbomachinery and Nacelles and related key processes such as APQP, PILM, podding, engine build, quality (advantageous).
• Experience with project management methods and tools (e.g. Primavera P6, risk databases). SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with a structured and solution‑oriented approach. Solid business acumen, commercial savviness and finance understanding.
• Excellent English skills; good German and French are advantageous. Willingness to travel.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to present in front of senior management.
• Strong customer and delivery focus and drive.
• Ability to communicate/illustrate complex problems and solutions to the wider team.
• Carrying out tasks with a high level of diligence and responsibility.