An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering programmes within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of high-value projects spanning design, development, build, and international delivery.

You will lead an Integrated Project Team, ensuring programmes are delivered to time, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements, while driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will be responsible for the successful execution of a programme or portfolio of projects.

You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment, resolve challenges, and deliver against customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead programme delivery, ensuring alignment to schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory standards
- Act as the primary interface for customers, stakeholders, and partners, managing relationships and expectations
- Own planning, scheduling, scope, change control, and resource allocation
- Manage risks, issues, and opportunities, driving effective resolution and continuous improvement
- Oversee financial performance, including forecasting and cost control
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment
- Support business development and bid activities, ensuring deliverable and commercially viable proposals

Essential Skills & Experience

- Proven experience managing complex engineering programmes or projects
- Strong background in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
- Experience working with international stakeholders and customers
- Strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness
- Recognised project/programme management qualification
- Experience leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
- Track record of delivering within a continuous improvement environment
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally

What’s on Offer

- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 37.5-hour working week with early finish on Fridays
- 28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Competitive pension with employer contributions
- Private medical insurance and income protection
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits platform
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Regular social and team activities

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance, including meeting residency requirements.

This is a high-impact role offering the chance to lead complex engineering programmes in a collaborative and innovative environment.

You will play a key role in driving delivery, strengthening customer relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of the organisation.

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