Programme Delivery Manager in London

We have an exciting role within our Strategy and Delivery team that provides a unique opportunity to deliver the ATI funding programme, shaping the future of the UK aerospace sector and a sustainable future for aviation. The Programme Delivery Manager will support the successful planning, coordination and delivery of ATI’s funding programmes, including the Strategic Programme, SME Programme, and Non‑CO2 Programme.

Responsibilities

• Milestone Management: contributing to the planning, coordination, and delivery of key milestones for the ATI’s funding programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational timelines and strategic objectives.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: working closely with colleagues across ATI to ensure cohesive delivery and governance of programme activities.
• Governance Support: participating in and covering key programme governance meetings, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow‑up on action items.
• Funding Application Review & Strategic Assessment: conducting strategic assessments of funding applications, including draft and formal submissions, across all ATI programmes; engaging with external stakeholders to ensure proposals align with ATI’s strategic priorities and funding criteria.
• Process Innovation: contributing to the design, management, and implementation of new processes across all programmes, driving continuous improvement and efficiency; identifying opportunities for enhancing programme delivery processes and ensuring consistent application of best practices.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: establishing and managing effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives at the Department for Business and Trade, Innovate UK and Regional Aerospace Alliances; influencing stakeholders through clear, strategic communication and representing ATI’s interests in programme‑related discussions.
• Continuous Improvement: conducting thorough process analyses to identify areas for improvement, optimising programme efficiency and effectiveness; coordinating the delivery of process improvements to provide measurable value to programme stakeholders.
• Portfolio Management & Reporting: supporting portfolio management activities across all funding programmes, analysing technology areas and preparing detailed reports; leveraging portfolio data insights to inform programme strategy and decision‑making, collaborating with the technology team for in‑depth assessments.
• Undertake any additional activities as directed by the line manager, contributing flexibly to ATI’s evolving programme delivery needs.

Candidate Profile

We’re seeking a candidate who shares our core values and brings them to life in everything they do. The ideal candidate demonstrates a forward‑thinking mindset, leads with accountability, collaborates for success, and thrives in dynamic environments. The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient, solutions‑focused, and able to manage high volumes of activity, balancing competing priorities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills are critical; the candidate will build trusted relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, credibility and transparency in all interactions. They will be naturally inquisitive, have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and be able to assess complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement. Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality outputs and robust governance standards are essential.

Professional Qualifications

• Degree level qualification
• Project management qualification with proven experience in a programme/project delivery role
• Excellent planning, organisational and delivery across concurrent projects
• Excellent written and oral communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data
• High level of competence in using techniques and tools, including Gantt charts, scheduling, dependencies mapping
• Prior experience in aerospace is not essential provided the candidate demonstrates translatable experience from an aligned sector

Personal Attributes

• A naturally structured and process‑driven approach
• Able to quickly understand new contexts and situations, ask relevant questions, engage on topics and challenge ideas constructively
• Able to effectively engage with senior stakeholders confidently, and develop strong impactful networks
• Able to source and distil complex information and perform impactful analysis in a simple way
• Good self‑awareness, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and tact
• Self‑starter, comfortable with ambiguity and works with energy
• Natural collaborator, with strong work ethic and team spirit
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working policy, with daily core hours
• Attractive pension scheme
• Bupa Private Medical Insurance
• EV Scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Perkbox Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Professional development training
• Paid membership to one professional body per year
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave
• Additional one day of leave upon reaching 3, 5, and 7 years of continuous service
• Birthday leave
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Family‑friendly leave policies

This vacancy is open for applications until 2 August 2026.