Manufacturing Programme Manager

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Programme Manager to oversee all projects within a specific product portfolio. This role involves managing series production projects while balancing additional development requirements. Ideal candidates will have substantial stakeholder management experience, proven leadership in multi-functional teams, and familiarity with project planning software. The position offers competitive benefits including a company bonus, flexible working arrangements, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave policies

Access to health and leisure benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex multinational projects.
• Strong experience interfacing with customers and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to construct and maintain project plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage all projects within a specific product portfolio.
• Balance series production projects with development and in-service requirements.
• Identify risks and formulate plans to mitigate them.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership in multi-functional teams

Risk identification and management

Project planning software familiarity

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

As the Manufacturing Programme Manager you will be responsible for all projects within a specific product portfolio, predominantly managing series production projects while balancing additional development and in‑service requirements within the portfolio. Balancing these requirements to meet the varying customer and stakeholder needs is critical for the success of the business.

Qualifications

• Accomplished Programme Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of complex multinational projects.
• Substantial stakeholder management experience, interfacing and effectively influencing customers and suppliers as well as briefing senior management.
• Proven management experience leading multi‑functional teams in a matrix or cross‑functional organisation.
• Experience managing project scope, identifying deviations and negotiating changes and their impact on the overall project.
• An eye for detail, able to identify risks and opportunity trends within cost, schedule and quality data, and able to formulate plans to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
• Enthusiastic and pro‑active individual who can prioritize and understand strategic business needs as well as manage day‑to‑day tactical decisions.
• Able to construct and maintain project plans and familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Requires a high degree of self‑motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, plus statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added at each milestone. Extra days can be purchased up to five days via payroll.
• Dynamic Working policies allow flexibility around working hours and location, including options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
• MBDA Retirement Savings Plan – a defined contribution plan in the Mercer Master Trust with 4% employee and 6% employer contributions, increaseable by up to 2% each.
• Access to free financial webinars, a financial education website, share incentive plans (BAE Systems PLC), mortgage advice, season ticket loans, critical illness lump sums, employee assistance programme, voluntary and funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, and healthcare and leisure benefits.
• Health and leisure benefits: Healthworks on‑site gym membership, annual gym memberships at over 3,600 UK gym chains, free car parking, subsidised meals and social activities at The Club.
• Employee‑led networks: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more.
• MBDA is a leading defence organisation, partnering with governments to defend freedom.

Additional Perks and Offer

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: maximum combined (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
• Facilities: subsidised meals and free car parking.

Career & Development

We provide access to a dedicated in‑house Learning & Development team, apprenticeships, online learning platforms and more. We offer up to £150 per year in financial support for further study and a range of management training opportunities for future leaders.

Security Clearance

Security clearance required: British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS clearance is required after the offer stage.