Project Manager Supply Chain - Aerospace (f/m)
Description
What You Will Do
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Lead end-to-end localization and part transfer projects supporting Aerospace operations across Europe, with primary focus on Sofia, Ellington, Peterborough, and other strategic growth initiatives.
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Manage part transition projects involving supplier transfers, dual-source implementation, and supply chain regionalization to improve cost, capacity, risk, and lead time performance.
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Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, critical paths, and risk registers to ensure on-time project execution.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, NPI, Finance, and Program Management throughout project lifecycles.
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Drive supplier transition activities including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, qualification planning, production readiness, tooling transfer, and first article execution.
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Coordinate customer and regulatory requirements related to product transfers, qualification activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and aerospace compliance standards.
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Maintain governance routines including project reviews, executive updates, KPI dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
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Facilitate supplier development and readiness activities to ensure new suppliers achieve capacity, quality, cost, and delivery objectives before production ramp-up.
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Drive inventory transition planning, safety stock strategy, and cutover execution to ensure uninterrupted production during supplier or facility transfers.
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Identify opportunities for process improvement, supply chain optimization, and localization strategies that support Woodward's long-term European Aerospace growth objectives.
What You Will Need
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Leadership - Demonstrates the ability to inspire and motivate teams, build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration to achieve project objectives.
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Time Management / Prioritization - Effectively manages multiple project schedules, establishes milestones, and ensures timely delivery of outcomes.
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Communication - Clearly communicates project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors, adapting messaging to different audiences as needed.
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Stakeholder Management - Engages stakeholders to align on project objectives, manage expectations, and secure buy-in.
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Risk Management - Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks, including the development of contingency plans.
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Problem-Solving - Analyzes complex issues, develops effective solutions, and escalates as appropriate.
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Budget Management - Plans, allocates, and monitors project budgets to ensure delivery within financial constraints.
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Team Management - Builds effective cross-functional teams through trust, accountability, and collaboration.
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Scope Management - Manages project scope and change requests to prevent scope creep and maintain alignment with objectives.
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Technical Project Management Skills - Applies project management methodologies and tools to plan, execute, and track projects effectively.
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Fluent Polish & English skills
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What You Will Gain
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Salary range from 12 500 to 19 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
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Advancement opportunities in international team
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A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
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Multisport package
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Meal Vouchers
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Company performance bonus program
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Work-life balance
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PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
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Educational support