Aerospace Programme Manager

Reevr; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious aerospace organization is seeking an experienced Aerospace Programme Manager to lead complex aerospace programmes in Farnborough. This role requires a strong background in aerospace, proven skills in programme management, and excellent leadership abilities. You will ensure projects are delivered on time and to high standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including hybrid working options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Aerospace background is essential – ideally in design, manufacturing, or complex programme delivery.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Experience working in a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of technically complex aerospace programmes.
• Coordinate progress across engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Maintain clear programme governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Act as a key customer interface, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with EASA/FAA certification and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and scalable processes.

Skills

Programme management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

Aerospace Programme Manager

We are proud to be working with a renowned and highly established aerospace organisation with a global reputation for excellence in aircraft design, engineering, and innovation. Following the award of several major contracts, they are expanding their programmes team and seeking an experienced Aerospace Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-profile projects.

This is a high-impact position offering the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes, collaborating with world-leading engineers and stakeholders in a business that sets the benchmark for quality and technical capability.

The Role

As Aerospace Programme Manager, you will take ownership of high-value programmes—ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest technical and regulatory standards. Working across engineering, manufacturing, certification, and customer teams, you will drive clarity, governance, and performance throughout the programme lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities as an Aerospace Programme Manager

• Lead the end-to-end management of technically complex aerospace programmes.
• Coordinate progress across engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Maintain clear programme governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Act as a key customer interface, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with EASA/FAA certification and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and scalable processes across the business.

What You’ll Need as an Aerospace Programme Manager

• Aerospace background is essential – ideally design, manufacturing, or complex programme delivery.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Strong programme management skills with expertise in planning tools, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across technical and commercial functions.
• Experience working within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.

Why Join?

• Work for one of the most respected names in global aerospace.
• Deliver programmes that shape the future of aviation and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with world-class teams in an organisation renowned for technical expertise.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid flexibility.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a business committed to long-term growth.

If you’re an experienced Aerospace Programme Manager looking to take the next step in a prestigious and established aerospace organisation, we’d love to hear from you.