Programme Director

Safran S.A.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary and annual bonus

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Flexible working options

Pension (10% employer contribution)

Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant

Job summary

Safran companies is seeking a Programme Director in Wolverhampton to manage a major programme portfolio and lead a high-performing team. The role involves full responsibility for P&L and ensuring effective resource allocation and performance across various programmes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field along with proven motivational leadership and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and lead high-performing teams.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering against objectives.
• Strong financial awareness and capability in programme management.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Own programme P&L and oversee multiple vendors.
• Drive governance and performance excellence across programmes.
• Identify issues and implement solutions for resource allocation.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business goals.

Skills

Motivational leadership

Strong communication

Program financial management

Building relationships

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Programme Director

Wolverhampton

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role

The Programme Director role will take full responsibility for the P&L and end-to-end delivery of a major programme portfolio, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance across research, production, and existing programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly business reviews with key customers, ensuring delivery of programme outcomes, risks, and opportunities
• Own programme P&L, oversee multiple vendors, and support contract negotiations and compliance
• Drive governance and performance excellence across programmes, ensuring delivery to the highest standards
• Identify issues and implement solutions, including resource allocation and coordinated customer responses
• Champion continuous improvement and best practice across each value stream
• Contribute to strategic planning and mid-term business goals, supporting business development activities
• Build and lead a high-performing, accountable team while fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualified in relevant field
• Proven motivational leadership with the ability to influence, build strong relationships, and lead high‑performing teams
• Demonstrable track record of delivering against demanding objectives and high-performance standards
• Excellent communication, accountability, and leadership skills
• Strong financial awareness and programme financial management capability
• Passion for ownership, delivery, and exceeding customer expectations

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.