PROGRAM MANAGER

The Planet Group has recently partnered with a leading Aviation Technology company to find a Program Manager for their team in Madrid. This is an exciting opportunity for a 6-month contract position.Primary Role Responsibilities: Considerable experience leading strategic bids & proposals for current and new products.Leading an IPT via a matrix structure to deliver functional basis of estimates in a timely manner.Producing gate review presentations, creation of Microsoft Project plans, defining risks and opportunities, ensuring the content is accurate and relevant.Proactive management of operational issues, leading from the front, and addressing issues before they become problems.Managing projects exceeding customer expectations and to guarantee a successful project launch.Provide guidance for development of project schedule and budget and monitor project execution for compliance with defined targets and objectives.Helping to specify, order and then monitor the purchasing process to acquire equipment, and then authorise payment to suppliers, and/or executing warranties of the products.Overseeing onsite installation activities, testing, training, monitoring and management of the interface with the customer throughout the project duration.Obtain system acceptance from customer and then handing over the project to Customer Service staff or Site Management staff.Organise and lead Project Status Review meetings and cost analysis with all stakeholders.Maintaining project documentation in accordance with ISO guidelines.Develop and enforce standard of operations using project management tools & techniques, such as MS Project, critical path analysis, time recording systems and other systems to manage projects.Assisting with the negotiation of Terms of Service Agreements with subcontractors.Applying project management skills and techniques, e.g. matrixed team leading, multi-tasking and financial awareness to deliver high quality projects.Contribute to sales/marketing effort by being alert to new business opportunities, and assisting with related proposals, customer-facing presentations, and other support of the sales process.Basic Qualifications - Technical/Professional:BS/BA degree in a Project Management discipline or equivalent.Proven experience as a Programme/Project Manager; ideally in an Airline/Airport/Aerospace environment.Advanced Microsoft Project and MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience in an operational environment.Experience in Financial ManagementAdaptable to work in an ever-changing and demanding operational environment, including coordination with the overall global team.PMP or Prince2 qualification preferred.Proven track record of successful project deliveryThe role offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply!We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller”. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines.