Programme Manager – Aircraft Maintenance Services (P‑8 & E‑7)
Introduction: Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,200 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering contracts to UK defence customers including E‑7 AEW&C, P‑8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through‑Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
About the role
We are looking for a Programme Manager – Aircraft Maintenance Services (P‑8 & E‑7) to lead a cross‑functional team in the delivery of E‑7 and P‑8 aircraft maintenance. The role has accountability for the delivery of aircraft maintenance services involving integration of all activities across Maintenance operations, Technical services, Supply Chain, and support functions to meet safety, quality, cost & customer requirements in a timely manner. This is a full‑time role based in either our Bristol office or at RAF Lossiemouth, with some limited hybrid working.
Main responsibilities
* Lead the cross‑functional programme team in the delivery of P‑8A & E‑7 aircraft maintenance services scope.
* Deliver contracted scope related to aircraft maintenance services to safety, quality, cost and customer requirements in a timely manner.
* Adherence to contractual KPIs across aircraft MRO, Technical and Supply Chain elements of the P‑8 & E‑7 sustainment contract.
* Support mobilisation of the E‑7 aircraft sustainment service alongside P‑8, ensuring alignment and integration between the two into a single service across the aircraft fleet.
* Identify, evaluate and deploy integration initiatives to bring together P‑8 and E‑7 services.
* Provide day‑to‑day leadership of assigned project manager(s) supporting delivery of the above.
* Implement and maintain established processes and governance for executing assigned programme scope.
* Lead continuous improvement using programme management best practices.
* Prevent and resolve complex problems and integrate implementation of best practices.
* Implement strong customer and programme communication.
* Build and maintain close working relationships with all internal & external stakeholders in support of delivering aircraft maintenance services scope.
* Support development and maintenance of close working relationships with critical suppliers, working closely with the Supplier Management team.
* Support development and maintenance of close working relationships with MoD customers – DE&S and front‑line users, leading the relationship up to OF4 level.
* Inculcate all the Boeing values and behaviours across the programme team, leading by example and fostering the culture across the team.
Basic Qualifications and Experience
* Accredited Programme Management qualification.
* Considerable experience in leadership of cross‑functional teams, ideally in a matrix organisation.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in aerospace or safety‑critical applications.
* 10+ years’ experience in project and programme management in the aerospace sector including budget ownership and cost management, ideally in defence or commercial aircraft maintenance services (PartM and Part145).
* 5+ years’ experience in customer services, MRO, engineering or supply chain delivery within the aerospace sector, ideally in defence or commercial aircraft maintenance services.
* Familiarity with project tools such as Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teamcenter and SharePoint.
* Excellent communication and people skills.
By joining us you will:
* Have flexible working hours with a hybrid working approach.
* Enjoy additional paid days off for Winter Break (24Decemberto1January).
* Develop professional skills with virtual learning tools and platforms (O’Reilly Learning, Degreed, Enterprise Mentoring, Communities of Excellence & Practice).
* Possibility to benefit from our Learning Together Program (tuition reimbursement).
* Benefit from Employee Recognition Program.
* Get medical plan and life insurance for you and your family.
* Participate in employee pension scheme (we double the contribution you make, up to 10%).
* Enjoy a friendly and inclusive workplace atmosphere and international team collaboration.
Other Information
* Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
* Language requirements: none.
* Education: not applicable.
* Relocation assistance not provided.
* Security clearance: UK Security Check required.
* Shift: not a shift worker.
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