Program Manager Airports

RTX; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace company based in Crawley is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee all phases of assigned programs. The role involves leading teams, managing contracts, and ensuring profitability while achieving financial targets. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and experience in the aviation sector. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the possibility of hybrid work.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Attractive Compensation Package

Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development & Growth

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Discounts

Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses

Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a full-cycle project management role with P&L responsibility.
• Ability to manage project governance.
• A client-centric approach with experience working across cultures and regions.
• Background in complex risk and opportunity management.
• Exposure and knowledge of forecasting financial and legal requirements within proposals and tenders.
• Demonstrated ambition and resilience within a fast-moving industry or role.
• Prior experience in airports, aviation or the travel industry is advantageous.
• Experience managing a small team of individual contributors.
• PM certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple small to medium-sized projects or a few complex programs.
• Oversee pursuit of order capture of new and existing business opportunities.
• Actively participate in P&L forecasting and financial planning.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, building strong relationships.
• Identify and mitigate program risks; propose and implement solutions.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

Program Management

Management Experience

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Budgeting

DoD Experience

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or project management

Job description

Date Posted

United Kingdom

Location

Rockwell Collins UK Limited Pegasus One Gatwick Road Crawley RH10 9AY

Position Role Type

Unspecified

Program Manager – Airports

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Here at Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we are a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We have a comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives, and we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as a key representative of our organization to customers. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of assigned programs from inception to completion and ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company objectives. The Program Manager leads cross‑functional teams, manages the full contract lifecycle and is accountable for financial schedule and performance outcomes. This includes driving strategic planning efforts, managing vendor relationships and ensuring successful program execution while meeting profitability targets.

What you will do

• Lead and manage multiple small to medium‑sized projects or a few complex programs, ensuring adherence to program scope, budgets and timelines.
• Oversee pursuit of order capture of new and existing business opportunities, including but not limited to leading an integrated team of cross‑functional resources for bid and proposal submissions.
• Actively participate in P&L forecasting, annual and long‑range financial planning and program review meetings as requested by leadership.
• Meet business case commitments, financial plans & forecasts and value stream goals. Develop, manage and deliver financial forecasts and ensure committed forecast and plan are achieved with strong business management and leadership.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, building strong relationships and ensuring program requirements are clearly defined and met.
• Maintain and update program plans, schedules, budgets and performance targets to meet business objectives.
• Manage and report on program profit & loss, ensuring profitability targets are achieved.
• Identify and mitigate program risks; propose and implement solutions related to resources, scope changes and customer feedback.
• Lead, guide and support a team of professionals, potentially serving as a people leader by managing day‑to‑day work scope, performance and development while providing flexibility in how objectives are achieved.

What you will learn

• Industry expertise
• Transformation processes
• Complex working environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in a full‑cycle project management role with P&L responsibility.
• Ability to manage project governance.
• A client‑centric approach with experience working across cultures and regions.
• Background in complex risk and opportunity management.
• Exposure and knowledge of forecasting financial and legal requirements within proposals and tenders.
• Demonstrated ambition and resilience within a fast‑moving industry or role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or project management (preferred).
• Prior experience in airports, aviation or the travel industry is advantageous.
• Experience managing a small team of individual contributors.
• PM certification advantageous.

What we offer

• 25 days Annual Leave, Public Holidays, Purchase more option
• Attractive Compensation Package, Bonus
• Hybrid Work Options (Role dependent)
• Professional Development & Growth
• Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work / Life Balance & Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

Ready to Take on the Challenge

Do you want to be a part of something bigger – a team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions, wherever they may be. By joining our team you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge?

Apply Now and Join Our Mission!

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Key Skills

• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• Program Management
• Management Experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project Management
• Microsoft Project
• Budgeting
• DoD Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Contracts

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1