Program Project Manager

Program Project Manager

Date: Jan 19, 2026

Location:Tallassee, AL, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Job Summary

GKN is seeking a PPM (“Program Project 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 PPM 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 PPM 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.