JFD Global
OEM Delivery Lead
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OEM Delivery Lead
Permanent, Full-time
Westhill, Aberdeen – Hybrid, 3 days in office
You will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role and have the right to work and reside in the UK.
The Role:
We are looking for a driven OEM Delivery Lead to ensure the successful delivery of OEM customer commitments. Working with internal teams, OEM partners, suppliers and customers, you will oversee multiple projects, manage schedules, risks and performance, and ensure delivery is safe, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This customer-facing role requires strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate complex activities across national and international teams. You will play a key role in meeting operational KPIs, managing delivery outcomes and maintaining strong customer relationships while supporting the organisation's strategic objectives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Accountable for the successful delivery of OEM commitments, ensuring performance against agreed schedule, cost, quality and operational objectives.
- Lead cross-functional planning and execution activities, aligning resources, materials, engineering support and operational capability to meet delivery requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, OEM partners and internal stakeholders to drive alignment, transparency and successful outcomes.
- Monitor delivery performance, risks and issues, providing regular reporting, implementing mitigation plans and driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and quality requirements while supporting budget management, cost control and forecasting activities.
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What we’re looking for:
- Programme, project and operational delivery knowledge.
- Experience in Manufacturing, engineering, defence, maritime or industrial service.
- Leading complex cross-functional programmes or operational delivery activities.
- Managing stakeholder relationships in customer-facing environments.
- Leadership and influencing within matrix organisations.
- Clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
Why join us?
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
- Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.
To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA
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