Lead Defence Satellite Ground Segment Programme – Hybrid

Airbus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

A challenging Programme Manager role with Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK. You will lead the Ground Segment Programme for the UK Military's Satellite Communications System, overseeing a PMO and up to four Project Managers.

The position demands strong delivery discipline, cross-functional collaboration and strict adherence to schedule, budget and quality. We seek proven experience in defence or comms projects, with hands-on budgeting, stakeholder engagement and leadership across

Qualifications

• Experience of programme management in complex defence or communications environments.
• Experience directing PMO structures, leading teams and stakeholder management with military or government customers.
• Experience of large-scale budgetary management with strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-function project teams to deliver the Ground Segment Programme OQOTOC (On Quality, On Time, On Cost).
• Oversee all programme execution, implementing robust integrated planning, scope baselining, strict change control, and comprehensive reporting solutions.
• Exercise full budgetary management, taking responsibility for the overall programme expenditure against the allocated budget.
• Drive personnel and resource management across the programme, providing direct leadership and direction to Project Managers and the PMO.
• Identify non-quality issues and root causes, driving rapid resolution and ensuring continuous improvement lessons are embedded into future processes.
• Ensure the programme strictly complies with Health and Safety regulations, making the well-being of all personnel paramount.

Skills

Programme management

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Job description

A challenging Programme Manager role with Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK. You will lead the Ground Segment Programme for the UK Military's Satellite Communications System, overseeing a PMO and up to four Project Managers.

The position demands strong delivery discipline, cross-functional collaboration and strict adherence to schedule, budget and quality. We seek proven experience in defence or comms projects, with hands-on budgeting, stakeholder engagement and leadership across