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The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of Programmer Managers to ensure successful delivery of all programmes within the portfolio to schedule, quality and cost targets. You will be responsible for ensuring each programme delivery phase is managed to customer satisfaction with specific focus on key performance indicators. You will provide excellent customer service and successfully manage the relationship between TAS, airline customers and the OEMs/Integrators within your portfolio. Limited travel among sites may be required to support PM functions and visits. Some international travel may also be required to support the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
* Ensure successful delivery of all programmes within portfolio to schedule, quality and cost targets
* Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to achieve Programme Management best practice and continuous improvement
* Daily management of the team, including decision-making related to programme delivery and reporting, escalating to Senior Management as required
* Liaise with team to ensure all programmes within the portfolio are managed effectively
* Weekly and monthly reporting of the portfolio programme status
* Lead and participate in customer visits and audits, as required
* Liaise with multiple departments across the process chain to support the delivery of the programme with respect to Time, Cost and Quality
* Act as first point of contact within TAS for programme related escalations from airline customers and OEM’s
* Report to relevant stakeholders on programme performance to contract deliverables and budget adherence
* Drive continuous improvement activities to improve individual programme and product performance and department performance
* Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships across the various business functions to ensure efficient programme delivery is achieved throughout the full life cycle
* Identify and mitigate any portfolio level risks and issues
Reward
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity / sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements
Essential
* 6+ years relevant programme management experience
* 2+ years’ experience in Aerospace Industry
* Experience of people management
* Strong understanding of best practice PM processes with the ability to deal with multiple high value and complex projects in a fast-paced environment
* Good understanding of P&L and budget controls
* Strong, proven customer relations skills
* Strategic Thinker
* Strong leadership skills
Desirable
* Degree educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field
* Hold/looking to achieve a formal PM Qualification. PRINCE 2 Practitioner, AGILE Practitioner
* Experience in Aerospace Interiors
* 5+ years Programme Management experience in Aerospace Industry
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 1st June 2025 at 17:00
For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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