Programme Manager

Date Posted:
2025-04-22 Country:
United Kingdom Location:
BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB Position Role Type:
Unspecified

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence 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.

We are looking for a Program Manager to manage a cross-functional team of both experienced professionals and team leaders; manage medium-sized programme or multiple smaller programmes; monitor strategic planning efforts; present progress reports; recommend proactive solutions for programme problems; manage the P&L; manage sub-tier suppliers; support contract negotiation

What you will do
Leads programmes to ensure adherence to programme plans, schedules and budgets in an Integrated Program Team working with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Aftermarket and Business Development
Manages the P&L of the programmes to ensure profitability targets are met and manages multiple sub-tier suppliers
Develops milestones, programme plans, schedules and budgets to ensure that the organisation's objectives are met
Consolidates and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the programmes
Monitors strategic planning efforts for and proactively drives programmes
Demonstrates continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and quality
Identifies and reacts to programme problems and recommends solutions, such as allocation of resources, changing contractual specifications or coordinating responses to customer action items
Supports the development of new business opportunities
Acts as internal and external customer focal
Supports the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operation budgets, specification and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect interests
Manages programme scope increase or decrease via change management processes
Is a change agent to drive continuous improvements in a highly challenging environment

Size and Scope Information
Focuses on tactical and operational plans with short-to-medium term focus, e.g. less than 1 - 2 years
Problems faced may be difficult to moderately complete
Influences others outside of job area regarding policies, practices and procedures

We are a flexible working employer and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants. This role is a hybrid opportunity that will require you to be on-site for minimum of 3 days a week .

Experience & Qualifications we prefer:
Education
Educated to HND/ Degree level in a technical discipline.

Related Experience
Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite and JDE/SAP)
Commercial knowledge/awareness and a strong focus on the delivery of objectives
Good programme planning skills (Microsoft Project or Primavera)
Knowledge of Earned Value Management
Proven strong programme management skills and experience in leading programmes
Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation
External and internal customer exposure experience
Knowledge of NPI product lifecycle - JDP, PDR, CDR and FAI

Certification(s) / License(s)
Formal PM training / accreditation such as PMP or APM

What we offer
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Competitive Salary
Bonus Scheme
Fantastic pension scheme
Critical illness cover.
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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