New Job Opening: Programme Manager in Craigavon, UK

Job Description

Job Title: Programme Manager – Aerospace

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector, seeking to appoint an experienced Programme Manager to take ownership of high-profile international programmes. The successful Programme Manager will be responsible for acting as the first point of contact for a number of global airline clients and will lead cross-functional delivery teams from initial award through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, quality-driven environment that champions innovation and continuous improvement.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

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   Leading global aerospace programmes with world-renowned airlines

   
   


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   Competitive salary with extensive benefits

   
   


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   Early Friday finish and flexi-time working

   
   

The Role:

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  Act as the main point of contact for customers and key stakeholders, maintaining strong, productive relationships

  
  


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  Lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT) from award through delivery, facilitating timely, effective decisions

  
  


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  Manage both internal and external meetings, ensuring progress, risk mitigation and successful milestone delivery

  
  


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  Take ownership of programme schedules, cost tracking (NRC and RC), and escalation processes where necessary

  
  


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  Coordinate international travel and host milestone meetings with OEMs and airline partners

  
  


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  Apply best practice Programme Management tools including Change Management, Risk/Opportunity Management, Scheduling, Profit & Loss tracking and Lessons Learnt reviews

  
  

The Person:

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  Proven experience in project or programme management

  
  


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  Excellent stakeholder and customer engagement skills

  
  


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  Ability to multitask, prioritise and resolve issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

  
  


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  Strong organisational and communication skills

  
  


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  Experience using Microsoft Office

  
  


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  Desirable: Experience in aerospace or manufacturing; exposure to budgeting, MRP/MPS, or programme management certifications (PRINCE2, APM); degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

  
  

The Reward:

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  Competitive salary + annual bonus

  
  


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  33 days annual leave (with service-based increases)

  
  


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  37.5 hours per week. Flexi-time & early Friday finish

  
  


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  Health cash plan & enhanced family-friendly policies

  
  


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  £5,000 employee referral bonus

  
  


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  Life Assurance (x4 salary), pension scheme, discounted gym, cycle-to-work scheme

  
  


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  Learning & development and clear career progression

  
  


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  Modern on-site facilities and free parking

  
  

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

To discuss this Programme Manager job in confidence, contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160121 , email [email protected] or PM via LinkedIn. As a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep insight across the Engineering & Manufacturing sector, Hunter Savage partners closely with our clients and candidates to help unlock potential and build lasting careers.

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