Business & Project Engagement Coordinator

Job description

Job Description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge of landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

What will I be doing?

We're looking for a motivated, ambitious Business & Projects Engagement Coordinator to join our Information Services department.

Reporting to the Business & Project Engagement Manager, the Business & Project Engagement Coordinator will support local and global projects, change management and business engagement processes.

Your support will include:

• Ensuring business requirements are captured and that all project plans and project documentation is completed and up-to-date
• Providing regular project status updates, and helping acquire the necessary resources and skills to contribute to the delivery of business systems
• Supporting governance standards across the portfolio, including tracking, monitoring and updating the status of project deliverables
• Managing project level Lessons Learned repository; attend Post Project Review meetings to identify key areas of improvement to be captured into the Lessons Learnt repository
• Liaising with staff in other PMOs so that standards are implemented consistently across SLS / Safran
• Implementing the change control process across all projects and portfolios
• Monitoring projects against time, budget and delivery requirements and reporting on progress of the project to the project board and all stakeholders

Complementary Description

What will we give you?

• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Profit sharing annual bonus
• Our Shares scheme
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, Costa, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Job Requirements

What do you need from me?

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to influence and challenge peers & leadership - you will be working with multiple teams and stakeholders so the ability to engage effectively at all levels is a must
• Resilience – this role will be challenging at times so we are looking for somebody who can confidently manage ambiguity and complexity
• The ability to negotiate – you will have to manage internal and external organisations so experience in balancing requirements and expectations will be essential

Additionally, it would be great if you have:

• A relevant qualification – ITIL, Project Management or similar
• Advanced Microsoft office skills – PowerPoint, Excel & Word
• Existing project management experience
• Aerospace experience
• PowerBI experience
• Knowledge of French language

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

Specificity of the job

N/a

Desired profile

What do you need from me?

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to influence and challenge peers & leadership - you will be working with multiple teams and stakeholders so the ability to engage effectively at all levels is a must
• Resilience – this role will be challenging at times so we are looking for somebody who can confidently manage ambiguity and complexity
• The ability to negotiate – you will have to manage internal and external organisations so experience in balancing requirements and expectations will be essential

Additionally, it would be great if you have:

• A relevant qualification – ITIL, Project Management or similar
• Advanced Microsoft office skills – PowerPoint, Excel & Word
• Existing project management experience
• Aerospace experience
• PowerBI experience
• Knowledge of French language

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

Specificity of the job

N/a