Chief Programme Manager (Qualification/DVP)
Kidlington
Full-time
12 months Fixed Term Contract
40 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero's mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Chief Programme Manager to join a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. The purpose of the role is to run the qualification campaign for the new Power System for the new T264 Battery Electric Truck. This role is responsible for all aspects of the qualification programme from strategy, planning, execution and reporting. This role us a critical part of the Decarb team achieving "Real Zero by 2030" across Fortescue.
The Decarb Programme is a very high priority across Fortescue and the T264 team based at Fortescue ZERO in Oxfordshire are responsible for developing and delivering the battery power systems to electrify the mining operations in Perth, AU by 2030.
What you will do
Customer Relationship
- Establish, develop and manage strong working relationship with customers, at all levels to enable the success of the programme
- Act as an escalation point of contact to the customer for all aspects of the project supporting the Programme Director and Senior Programme Managers
- Maintain global communications at a senior level across all stakeholders
- Enable full integration and collaborative working between suppliers, internal teams and external customers
- Escalation
- To effectively manage all stakeholder relationships escalating technical, operational or commercial issues likely to affect programme delivery
Project / Programme
- Lead the setup and delivery of a large, global, complex qualification campaign in collaboration with the Senior Project Managers and cross functional team
- Qualification Strategy and Planning
- Global qualification execution across UK/EU, US and AUS
- Team setup and mobilisation
- Active programme risk management
- Creation of a rapid resolution team to resolve test incidents
- All verification and validation activities to support requirements compliance
- Ownership of the Qualification budget and accountable for EAC, ETC and Actuals reporting
Process
- Define, create and implement new process to enable holistic success of the programme
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of Fortescue ZERO processes for programme delivery
- Identify, negotiate and agree changes to work scope and control via change management with the stakeholders
About you
- Experience of leading large complex development programmes and engineering leadership through qualifications programmes is essential. Ideally at system level and within the vehicle power system or electronic product sectors. Experience should include but not limited to:
- Full cycle development programmes (concept through to requirements validation and compliance closure)
- PMO leadership
- Hardware & Software development
- Development and validation testing
- Volume production
- ISO26262 and ASPICE processes
- PPAP supplier Quality Standards
- Deep knowledge of NPI process application
- Comprehensive engineering / technical background is essential
- Development and maintenance of timing and cost plans
- Comprehensive experience in stakeholder management, Ability to influence outcomes with key stakeholders
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Proven track record of leading delivery teams delivering large or multiple projects
- Commercial leadership and negotiation skills
- APM qualification would be preferable
Staff Development & Training
Responsible for the management and supervision of staff that you directly manage. This will include holiday authorisation, sickness management, communication, conducting performance reviews and overseeing the delivery of staff training and development requirements
Implement the company's Health & Safety policy
Responsible for the coaching, mentoring and professional development of your team
What is in it for you?
Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Closing date for applications is 8th November.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
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