Program Manager

Mane Contract Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contract services provider is seeking a Program Manager in the East Midlands, UK, to lead complex aerospace programmes from strategy to delivery. You will be responsible for managing OEM relationships, ensuring cost and quality compliance, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical and manufacturing engineering background with at least 5 years in aerospace programme management. This role offers significant visibility and ownership within a stable global environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering background is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in aerospace programme or project management required.
• Strong exposure to OEM and understanding of commercial dynamics essential.

Responsibilities

• Own OEM programme delivery and ensure commercial performance.
• Lead cross-site teams in engineering, operations, quality, and sales.
• Manage pricing, forecasts, profitability, and ensure contract compliance.
• Act as the senior interface with OEM customers.
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering background

5+ years in aerospace programme or project management

Strong OEM exposure and commercial awareness

Confident, proactive, and customer-focused

Job description

We’re recruiting a Program Manager to lead complex licensed programmes from commercial strategy through to delivery . You’ll work directly with OEM customers, manage cross‑functional and multi‑site teams, and own cost, quality, schedule, and profitability end‑to‑end.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning OEM programme delivery and commercial performance
• Leading cross‑site teams across engineering, operations, quality, and sales
• Managing pricing, forecasts, profitability, and contract compliance
• Acting as the senior interface with OEM customers
• Driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

What we’re looking for

• Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering background
• 5+ years in aerospace programme or project management
• Strong OEM exposure and commercial awareness
• Confident, proactive, and customer‑focused

Why apply

• High‑visibility role on major aerospace programmes
• Real ownership and decision‑making authority
• Long‑term, stable opportunity in a global environment