Product Manager - Obsolescence & OE Programmes £58,000 - £72,000 Full Time | Hybrid, Gloucestershire An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager to help resolve obsolescence & OE Programmes, resolving business-critical obsolescence challenges and leading Original Equipment (OE) programmes for complex airborne systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive programme execution, and ensure delivery against financial, contractual and strategic objectives. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and disciplined project governance within a regulated aviation environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring delivery to scope, cost and schedule - Hold programme leadership and P&L responsibility for assigned OE programmes - Manage customer relationships and ensure adherence to contractual obligations - Lead product changes driven by obsolescence, reliability improvement, cost reduction or customer request - Own product lifecycle management through structured tollgate governance processes - Maintain robust project controls including scope definition, change management, risk & opportunity registers, and accurate budget/forecast tracking - Organise and lead programme reviews, contract reviews, IPTs and PMRs with internal and external stakeholders - Deliver budget commitments and maintain accurate sales forecasts - Drive demand management activities via S&OP processes - Manage pricing strategy and identify growth and margin enhancement initiatives - Lead bids and proposals for assigned programmes - Monitor and improve customer satisfaction metrics including OTD and quality performance - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/Kaizen activities Essential Requirements - Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Law or similar (or equivalent experience) - Proven experience leading programme or product activities within a matrixed aviation organisation - Strong project management capability (scope, schedule, cost and resource management) - Experience managing multiple concurrent projects to required timeline, quality and cost - Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility - Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills - Strong analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills - Ability to work independently with high levels of drive and accountability - Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%) - Eligibility to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance Desirable Experience - Technical background in Aerospace/Aviation - PMI certification - Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading small teams - Proven ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact - Strong organisational and governance capability What's on Offer - Competitive base salary - Annual bonus - Non-contributory pension - Life assurance & group income protection - Private medical cover - 26 days holiday (with option to buy/sell) - Flexible working arrangements Flexible benefits package allowing tailored reward options. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aerospace programme or product professional looking to take ownership of high-impact OE programmes and play a strategic role in resolving complex obsolescence and lifecycle challenges within a global aviation business