Program Manager

Berkeley Resourcing Limted; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology and manufacturing company is seeking a Program Manager to oversee complex aerospace and defence programs across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have robust program management experience, an engineering background, and proficiency in both German and English. This role includes leading bids, managing customer engagements, and driving systems engineering initiatives in a dynamic environment. Offering competitive remuneration and long-term career development opportunities within a professional culture.

Leistungen

Competitive, market-aligned remuneration package

Long-term career development

Collaborative, professional culture

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing industrial or system-level projects in international environments.
• Proficiency in German and English at a professional working level.
• Solid understanding of program and project management principles.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support bids and delivery for complex aerospace and defence programs.
• Develop and implement strategic systems engineering initiatives across EMEA.
• Manage customer engagements, including audits and resolution of non-conformities.

Kenntnisse

Program management

Customer engagement

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

IPMA Level C or higher

Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Program Manager – Aerospace & Defence (EMEA)

Location: UK or EMEA (on-site / office-based)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a global technology and manufacturing organisation employing several thousand people worldwide, with a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The business develops and delivers highly engineered components and system solutions that enable the transmission of power and data in mission‑critical environments.

Its products support demanding applications across aerospace, defence, communications, industrial, and transportation markets, where quality, reliability, and compliance are essential. The organisation is known for its strong engineering heritage, customer‑focused approach, and long‑term partnerships with leading OEMs and system integrators.

Operating in complex, regulated industries, the company combines structured governance with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager – Aerospace & Defence (EMEA) to lead and support complex, multi‑million‑euro programs across the region. This role has end‑to‑end responsibility for program delivery, customer engagement, and stakeholder coordination, working closely with engineering, commercial, and operational teams.

The position plays a key role in driving systems engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and supporting the growth of the aerospace and defence portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support bids and delivery for large, complex aerospace and defence programs, including oversight of commercial and contract management activities

• Develop and implement strategic systems engineering initiatives across EMEA aligned with business objectives

• Manage customer engagements, including audits, capability assessments, and resolution of non‑conformities

• Chair program and project board meetings, providing direction, resolving escalations, and ensuring alignment with objectives

• Maintain regular, structured communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and effective issue resolution

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and successful program delivery

• Provide full lifecycle program management support from initiation through to closure

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, governance frameworks, and delegation of authority requirements

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support organisational priorities

Candidate Profile

Personal & Professional Attributes

• Quick learner with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset

• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently

• Flexible, resilient, and comfortable operating in dynamic, international environments

• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across cultures

• Structured approach with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities

• High integrity and leadership by example

• Strong relationship‑building skills with customers and internal teams

Experience & Qualifications

• Solid understanding of program and project management principles (IPMA Level C or higher preferred)

• Experience managing industrial or system‑level projects in international environments

• Engineering background or strong technical understanding

• Commercial awareness, including business administration principles

• Proficiency in German and English (professional working level)

• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and presentations

What’s on Offer

• Competitive, market‑aligned remuneration package

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile aerospace and defence programmes

• Long‑term career development within a stable, international organisation

• Collaborative, professional, and engineering‑led culture