* Location: Banbridge, County Down, United Kingdom
* Earnings: Salary discussed on application
The post holder will be responsibleforleading high profile programmes, acting as the first point of contact with some of the world's leading airlines. As a Programme Manager at TAS, you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on the delivery of high quality products on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
* Manage and develop the relationship with the Customer and all stakeholders to enhance chances of success for the programme as well as for future business.
* Lead and develop an Integrated Project Team (IPT) from programme award through to delivery, facilitating effective decision making to ensure successful realisation of customer requirements.
* Build and maintain cross functional relationships within TAS, leading to effective collaborative working.
* Ensuring Customer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) needs are met by working to a defined Programme Baseline Specification.
* Facilitate and host in-person milestone meetings with Customers and OEMs.
* Set up and manage internal and external meetings, virtual and in-person, ensuring critical information is logged and distributed and decisions are made on time to support the programme schedule.
* Implement effective conflict resolution while managing programme priorities.
* Manage programme Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) payments upon completion of programme milestones and also Recurring Cost (RC) budgets.
* Be able to react to emergent issues and risks with a solution-based approach, using the escalation process when needed.
* Work to internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), helping the business meet its strategic goals.
* Be willing and able for international travel to support Customer and OEM in-person meetings.
* Use established Programme Management tools to successfully deliver the agreed Customer & OEM requirements, such as:
o Change Management
o Risk/Opportunity Management
o Programme Action Tracker
o Lessons Learnt reviews
o Top level scheduling
o Profit & Loss reviews
Reward
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business - CorporateMember
* Service Awards
* Local charity /sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
Requirements
* Strong, proven skills in customer management, teamwork, negotiations and decision-making
* Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills
* Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
* 5 years’ experience in a project/programme management role
* Experienced in budgeting and Profit & Loss management
* Experience working in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment
* Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedules (MPS)
* Educated to degree level, ideally educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related subject
* A formal Programme Management qualification from bodies such as PRINCE2, APM
We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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