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Senior Programme Manager

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Berkshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a complex portfolio of engineering programmes within a high-performance, technology-driven environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for delivering a mix of development and production programmes across the full lifecycle, spanning design, build, integration, and international delivery.

 You will play a key role in driving execution, strengthening customer relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

 Reporting to the Programme Director, you will take full ownership of a portfolio of programmes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will lead an Integrated Project Team, working closely with engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain functions to ensure alignment and successful delivery.

 Key Responsibilities

Lead and govern a portfolio of programmes, ensuring delivery against schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements
Act as the primary interface for customers, stakeholders, and partners, managing relationships and expectations
Own planning, scheduling, scope, change control, and resource allocation across multiple programmes
Manage risks, issues, and opportunities, driving resolution and continuous improvement
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards, maintaining audit readiness
Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, removing blockers and aligning priorities
Support business development and bid activities, ensuring deliverable and commercially sound proposals
Maintain accountability for site health, safety, and operational compliance
 Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience managing complex engineering programmes or portfolios
Strong background in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments
Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness
Recognised project/programme management qualification
Strong experience with international customers and partners
Track record of delivering within a continuous improvement environment
Ability and 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 leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and deliver complex, international engineering programmes. You will be at the forefront of programme execution, driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across a diverse and highly skilled organisation.

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