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Collins Aerospace Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) is currently seeking a Project Manager (Airports) who can provide both project management expertise for the delivery of Collins Aerospace projects in the European region as well as leading bid efforts to help grow our business to join our team. This role is assigned to our facility in Crawley, West Sussex, UK and can be Hybrid* or Remote* (within the UK).

Role Overview:

The Project Manager (Airports) will be responsible for managing projects in Europe, to deliver projects on time, within budget and in a manner that enhances Collins’ reputation and to encourage additional business from customers as well as coordinating an Integrated Project Team in delivering successful bid proposals to new and existing customers.

The Project Manager (Airports) will manage all the required efforts associated with an overall project or bid and will be required to manage one or more projects or bids simultaneously.

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing projects exceeding customer expectations and to guarantee a successful project launch for both for Collins Aerospace and the customer;

• Acting as the focal lead during bid responses to an Integrated Project Team and aiding in delivering quality proposals for prospective new opportunities;

• 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;

• Delegating work to appropriate people, whether they are with Collins Aerospace, the customer, or third parties;

• 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;

• Direct Project delivery and bid team leadership is expected to be split approximately 50 / 50 but could flex;

• Travel: 30%

Basic Qualifications - Technical/Professional:

• BS/BA degree in a Project Management discipline or equivalent

• Proven experience as a Project Manager; ideally in an Airline/Airport environment

• Advanced Microsoft Project and MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Experience in an operational environment

• Experience in Financial Management

• Adaptable 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 delivery

Desired:

• Language ability advantageous

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

About us:

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Division advances information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. Within the Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Business Unit we connect aviation community stakeholders and airlines with intelligent data service solutions to enable the connected aviation ecosystem.

Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?

Join our Connected Aviation Solutions team today.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary

• Private Medical Insurance

• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)

• Long term disability cover

• Life Assurance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus option to buy/sell 5 days per year

• Corporate Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%

• And so much more!

Collins Aerospace, in accordance with our 'Baseline Security' requirements, will request from candidates’ evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years, in relation to certain roles within the business. These relate to positions where access to export-controlled items, (e.g., technical data, hardware, software, and services subject to international trade control laws and regulations) and Collins IT Systems may apply. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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