Aerospace Training Programme Lead – Cross-Functional Delivery

Morson Edge; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Programme Manager to join our aerospace client based in Bristol or RAF Lossiemouth. The role is full-time with limited hybrid working and a fixed-term 12‑month maternity cover.

You will lead the P-8A Training Support Provision, act as the primary UK MOD interface, and drive transition from mobilisation to execution, building the Training Service IPT and delivering on time, cost, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Accredited programme/project management qualification.
• Experience leading cross functional teams in a matrix organisation.
• Strong leadership with track record of delivery and accountability.
• Ability to interface with customers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross functional programme team delivering P-8A training and related scope.
• Execute, monitor, control and report the programme to meet time, cost, quality targets and KPIs.
• Act as primary interface to internal and external stakeholders including MOD customers.
• Integrate and implement Programme Management Best Practices across the TSP programme.
• Support Training Growth initiatives and international training expansion (Germany, Denmark, Norway).
• Oversee day-to-day leadership of assigned Programme Managers and performance management.
• Maintain strong supplier and subcontract management, ensuring SQEP recruitment and contractor performance.
• Champion values fostering accountability, safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and milestones.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

APMP

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMI PMP

Education

Degree in engineering

MBA or PM cert

Tools

None

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking a Programme Manager to join our aerospace client based in Bristol or RAF Lossiemouth. The role is full-time with limited hybrid working and a fixed-term 12‑month maternity cover.

You will lead the P-8A Training Support Provision, act as the primary UK MOD interface, and drive transition from mobilisation to execution, building the Training Service IPT and delivering on time, cost, and quality targets.