At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile programmes and collaborate with top airlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Thompson Aero Seating, a leader in aerospace innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonus, 33 days leave, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Opportunities for international travel and professional development in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the aerospace industry while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: 5 years in project management, strong customer management, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The post holder will be responsible for leading 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.
- Location
- Banbridge, County Down, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Salary discussed on application
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:
- Change Management
- Risk/Opportunity Management
- Programme Action Tracker
- Lessons Learnt reviews
- Top level scheduling
- 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 - Corporate Member
- 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 the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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Programme Manager in Rathfriland employer: Thompson Aero
Thompson Aero Seating is an exceptional employer that values its skilled Machinists by offering a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including an annual bonus linked to company performance and a comprehensive health cash plan. Located in a dynamic environment, employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth through learning and development initiatives, while also benefiting from generous leave policies and various salary sacrifice schemes that promote work-life balance and well-being.
