Programme Manager (Military / Defence)

We are a multibillion–dollar specialist Aerospace and Defence company who have been providing the Ministries of Defence, integrators, aircraft manufacturers and airlines with a wide range of advanced aviation solutions for over 60 years.

We're driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defence. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

We are looking to recruit an experienced program manager to work within the Europe/Middle East International Integrated Solutions (IIS) Value Stream.

You will be responsible for leading allocated GJFS programmes and will carry full Value Stream Management (VSM).

Key responsibilities include:

* Pursuit leadership through to contract award in conjunction with our Sales and Marketing groups.

* Complete execution to a contract that may include delivery of materials (software and hardware) and associated services.

* Management of transition of programmes to a support & service phase, led by other divisions.

* In particular, the post requires the leadership, planning, organisation, direction and coordination of programme management activities and functional departmental activities in multiple locations and its various suppliers and customers.

* The development of new business in conjunction with our Sales and Marketing groups and the achievement of on–time and on–budget execution in an ethical and professional manner.

Due to the nature of the work carried out at this site, you MUST be eligible for Security Clearance (British Passport holder) and have previous experience of scheduling with Integrated Master Schedules/GANTT systems within the defence industry in order to be considered for this position.

Skills and experience required:

Essential

* Substantial project management experience

* Understanding of project management disciplines and their application

* Risk management, mitigation and costing methodologies

* Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

* Scheduling with Integrated Master Schedules/GANTT systems

* Key artefacts to define the project (PMP)

* Proficiency with Earned Value metrics, their derivation and interpretation

* Appreciation of customer needs and relationships with ability to lead the customer community

* Able to undertake international travel as required

* Good knowledge of company procedures and processes typical for the sector

* Proven track record in delivering against business objectives

* Fluent in business English

* Experience in the defence industry as a supplier to government customers

* No known impediment to gaining/maintaining clearance within regional market.

* Fluent with Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office suite applications

* Understanding of business management information systems (i.e. SAP or equivalent)

* Familiarity with export rules (i.e. ITAR) and the typical types of export (i.e. TAA)

* Proven ability to lead and direct multi–disciplinary teams in a matrix environment

Desirable

* Strong appreciation of business practices in support of strategic planning and financial accounting actions

* Degree qualified or equivalent

* Proven and relevant technical background

* Project management qualifications (i.e. PRINCE) with PMI, APM, IPMA or equivalent

We are an equal opportunities Business. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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