Engineering Project Management Office Lead

British Airways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking an Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) Lead to support program delivery, manage stakeholders, and enhance governance across various projects. Candidates should possess business understanding, and PMO qualifications are desirable. The role offers a competitive salary, travel benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a world-class airline known for its commitment to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• PMO qualification (P3O) is desirable.
• Experience with Agile methodology (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management is advantageous.
• Professional Project Management accreditation e.g. APMP/Prince is desirable.
• Professional Project Management accreditation desirable (e.g. APMP/Prince).
• Business understanding essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery of Engineering portfolios, programmes, and projects.
• Establish governance, including reviews and decision tracking.
• Manage stakeholders effectively across internal and external groups.
• Proactively manage risks and issues.
• Develop and apply consistent frameworks and methodologies for programme management.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies; elevate when necessary.
• Report portfolio/programme status, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee prioritisation and change control, assess impacts and actions.
• Promote PMO best practices, agile adoption, and continuous process improvement.
• Conduct health checks and provide quality assurance on PMO elements.

Skills

Business understanding

Agile SAFe

Lean Portfolio Management

Business understanding

Education

Degree qualification

PMO qualification (P3O)

Professional Project Management accreditation

Job description

A Career Without Limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

Supporting delivery of the Engineering Cabin programme portfolio within the BA Roadmap, including the scoping and mobilisation, ongoing cadence and governance, risk and issue process, change requests, dependency management and resource management

What You’ll Do

• Drive successful delivery of Engineering portfolios, programmes, and projects.
• Establish and maintain governance, including reviews, reporting, and decision tracking.
• Define clear roles and accountabilities aligned with Engineering outputs.
• Manage stakeholders effectively across internal and external groups.
• Develop and apply consistent frameworks and methodologies for programme management.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies; elevate when necessary.
• Report portfolio/programme status, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee prioritisation and change control, assess impacts and recommend actions.
• Promote PMO best practices, agile adoption, and continuous process improvement.
• Conduct health checks and provide quality assurance on PMO elements.

What You’ll Bring To British Airways

• PMO qualification (P3O) is desirable
• Agile methodology (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management is desirable
• Degree qualification is advantageous but not essential
• Professional Project Management accreditation is desirable e.g. APMP/Prince
• Business understanding (Essential)

Why British Airways?

Join a world‑class airline with a proud heritage and an exciting future. At BA Engineering, you’ll work with the best in the business, in a role where your contribution directly enhances the safety and reliability of our global fleet.

We offer a competitive salary, generous travel benefits, excellent training, and development opportunities to grow your career.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.