Ground Segment Programme Lead (SC Clearance) – Hybrid

Airbus; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Ground Segment Programme for the UK Military's Satellite Communications System. You will oversee a PMO with up to four Project Managers, driving delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to schedule, budget and quality.

This high-impact role requires extensive defence programme experience, robust planning, and strong leadership to ensure mission-critical outcomes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience of programme management in complex defence or communications environments, with expertise in integrated planning, scope, and schedule management.
• Experience of directing PMO structures, leading teams, and stakeholder management to build beneficial relationships with military or government customers.
• Experience of large-scale budgetary management combined with strong financial acumen.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, ensuring full compliance with Airbus Defence and Space Ethics & Compliance policies and Business Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-function project teams to deliver the Ground Segment Programme OQOTOC (On Quality, On Time, On Cost).
• Oversee all programme execution with integrated planning, scope baselining, change control, and reporting solutions.
• Exercise full budgetary management for the programme against the allocated budget.
• Drive personnel and resource management across the programme, directing PMO and Project Managers.
• Identify non-quality issues and root causes, driving rapid resolution and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the programme complies with Health and Safety regulations and keeps personnel safe.

Skills

Programme management

PMO leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Ground Segment Programme for the UK Military's Satellite Communications System. You will oversee a PMO with up to four Project Managers, driving delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to schedule, budget and quality.

This high-impact role requires extensive defence programme experience, robust planning, and strong leadership to ensure mission-critical outcomes while maintaining