Date Posted:
2026-03-10
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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 problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Program Manager to lead the Head of Versions team in Leighton Buzzard.
What you will do:
This role is responsible for managing a large team of both experienced professionals and team leaders across functions, manages medium to large sized programmes or multiple small programmes. You will monitor strategic planning efforts, present progress reports and value-stream strategy, recommend solutions for programme problems, manage the P&L of programmes and multi vendors, and supports contract negotiation. Some of your responsibilities include:
1. Lead large programmes to ensure adherence to programme plans, schedules, and budgets in an Integrated Programme Team working with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Aftermarket and Business Development and be the manager for the head of versions team.
2. Manage the P&L of the programme to ensure profitability targets are met and manage multiple vendors
3. Develop milestones, programme plans, schedules and budgets for programmes to ensure that the organisation’s objectives are met
4. Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the programme and manage value-stream strategy and progress.
5. Monitor strategic planning efforts for and proactively drives complex programmes and support the development of new business growth strategies.
6. Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and quality.
7. Identify and react to programme problems and recommend solutions, such as allocation of resources, changing contractual specifications, and coordinating responses to customer action items.
8. Support 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.
9. Manage programme scope increase or decrease via change management processes.
Size and Scope Information
10. Own the execution of long-term strategy (e.g. more than 3 years) and the operational direction, typically for a business of modest size and scope or manage a team of experienced professionals
11. Focus on tactical and operational plans with short-to-medium term focus, e.g. less than 1 – 2 years
12. Problems faced may be difficult to moderately complete
13. Influence others outside of won job area regarding policies, practices and procedures
Experience & Qualifications we prefer:
14. Educated to Degree level in a STEM discipline.
15. Strong program management skills and experience ideally in a large-scale complex program/s in a matrix environment.
16. Proven & successful career in Programme Management demonstrating a minimum of two years at a senior level.
17. Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Project and JDE/SAP)
18. Commercial knowledge/awareness and a strong focus on the delivery of objectives
19. Good planning skills (Microsoft Project or Primavera)
20. Knowledge of Earned Value Management
21. Is a change agent to drive continuous improvements in a highly challenging environment
22. Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation
23. Extended customer exposure experience
What You Will Learn:
: ccess to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported
What we will offer you:
24. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
25. Competitive Salary
26. Bonus Scheme
27. Fantastic pension scheme
28. Critical illness cover
29. Income Protection
30. 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?