Salary: Circa 70,000 depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 30% of base salaryCar AllowancePension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.This role leads the STRATUS LO Manufacturing Programme Management teamfor the delivery of a strategically significant portfolio of contracts within the Strike Programmes Sector. Reporting to the Chief Manufacturing Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will demonstrate both a broad and deep set of project management and leadership skills to lead and deliver manufacturing projects in a complex environment.Leadership, influencing and relationship management skills required to establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships.Able to understand the engineering aspects of challenges faced and be able to lead teams through these challenges to resolution whilst protecting the cost and schedule of projects as well as the customer relationship.Accomplished people manager in a leadership role with the skillset to coach a growing team of project managers and interface effectively with a growing engineering team.Some previous experience of Project Management for Manufacturing, in including Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) is preferred but not essential.Note: This role will require time to be spent in both Bolton and Stevenage as a result regular travel between the sites is essential.Our Team:The STRATUS LO Manufacturing team play an important role at the heart of a strategically important programme; We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.StevenageType: Full time
Senior Programme Manager - Manufacturing in Bolton employer: MBDA
MBDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that defend our freedom. Located in the UK, MBDA fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering its workforce through various employee-led networks and opportunities for continuous development.
