Job Description

Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning & Execution – Own the end to end strategy for shifting manufacturing and support functions from U.S. sites to European facilities, aligning with divisional and location strengths.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain relationships with site leaders, customers, regional managers, and senior leadership to secure buy in, manage expectations, and resolve issues.
• Project Governance – Develop and enforce project plans, milestones, risk registers, and status reporting mechanisms.
• Change Management – Lead change management activities to ensure smooth transition, cultural alignment, and operational continuity.
• Resource & Budget Oversight – Define resource needs, track spend against budgets, and optimize cost effective solutions.
• CAPEX Management – Create, manage, and implement CAPEX requirements for strategic moves in host sites, ensuring alignment with financial targets and long term asset strategy.
• Compliance & Risk – Ensure all relocations meet regulatory, safety, quality, and export control requirements across U.S. and EU jurisdictions.
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Specific Responsibilities Include

• Lead cross functional project team (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Legal).
• Mentor and develop project staff and local site leaders.
• Create detailed project charter, scope, and deliverables.
• Conduct feasibility studies and business case development.
• Coordinate plant transfer activities, equipment transfer, and site setup in Europe.
• Oversee workforce transition, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Draft CAPEX proposals for new facility build outs, plant upgrades, and equipment purchases.
• Work with Finance to secure funding, monitor CAPEX spend, and report variances.
• Ensure CAPEX aligns with strategic asset allocation and lifecycle planning.

• Deliver regular executive updates and stakeholder briefings.
• Facilitate workshops and town halls to share progress and gather feedback along with location management and HR.

• Define KPIs (e.g., relocation timeline, cost variance, production ramp up).
• Monitor progress, perform root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks (logistics, regulatory, talent, supply chain).
• Maintain risk register and contingency plans.

• Ensure adherence to U.S. export control laws and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams.
• Apply Lean/Kaizen principles to streamline transition processes.
• Capture lessons learned and embed best practices in future projects.

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Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in global strategy meetings to align relocation objectives with corporate goals.
• Represent Howmet at customer and supplier forums related to the transition.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting for the relocation program.

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Experience and Background

• Minimum 8 years of progressive project management experience in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Proven track record of leading large scale relocation or global expansion initiatives.
• Experience working across U.S. and European sites, with strong understanding of cross border regulatory and cultural differences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi million dollar budgets and complex stakeholder groups.
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Skills

• Project Management – PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• CAPEX & Finance – Strong knowledge of capital budgeting processes, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Leadership & Communication – Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to influence senior leaders and diverse teams.
• Analytical – Strong data driven decision making; proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint.
• Change Management – Familiarity with ADKAR, 7S, Kotters 8 step process or similar frameworks.
• Lean/Kaizen – Experience applying continuous improvement tools to process and transition projects.
• Compliance & Risk – Knowledge of U.S. export control (ITAR, EAR) and EU regulatory environment useful although not essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube