Programme Manager

Thompson Aero Seating; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexi time working

Employee parking

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance x4

Wellbeing Initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating in Banbridge, UK, seeks a Programme Manager to lead high-profile programmes with world-leading airlines, delivering top quality products on time and within budget.

You will assemble and guide an Integrated Project Team from award through delivery, manage customer and OEM relationships, monitor risks, costs and KPIs, and coordinate internal and external meetings, including international travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant project/programme management or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer management, teamwork, negotiations and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with Customer and stakeholders.
• Lead Integrated Project Team from award through delivery.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration within TAS.
• Ensure Customer and OEM needs are met per Programme Baseline Specification.
• Lead milestone meetings with Customers and OEMs.
• Log and distribute critical information; support schedule decisions.
• Resolve conflicts and manage programme priorities.
• Oversee NRC and RC budgets and payments.
• Respond to issues and risks with escalation when needed.
• Track KPIs and support strategic goals; travel internationally as needed.

Skills

Customer management

Negotiation

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

Degree level in Engineering/Science/Business

PRINCE2/APM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for leading high profile programmes, acting as the first point of contact with some of the world's leading airlines. As a Programme Manager at TAS, you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on the delivery of high quality products on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the relationship with the Customer and all stakeholders to enhance chances of success for the programme as well as for future business.
• Lead and develop an Integrated Project Team (IPT) from programme award through to delivery, facilitating effective decision making to ensure successful realisation of customer requirements.
• Build and maintain cross functional relationships within TAS, leading to effective collaborative working.
• Ensuring Customer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) needs are met by working to a defined Programme Baseline Specification.
• Facilitate and host in-person milestone meetings with Customers and OEMs.
• Set up and manage internal and external meetings, virtual and in-person, ensuring critical information is logged and distributed and decisions are made on time to support the programme schedule.
• Implement effective conflict resolution while managing programme priorities.
• Manage programme Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) payments upon completion of programme milestones and also Recurring Cost (RC) budgets.
• Be able to react to emergent issues and risks with a solution-based approach, using the escalation process when needed.
• Work to internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), helping the business meet its strategic goals.
• Be willing and able for international travel to support Customer and OEM in-person meetings.
• Use established Programme Management tools to successfully deliver the agreed Customer & OEM requirements, such as:
• Change Management
• Risk/Opportunity Management
• Programme Action Tracker
• Lessons Learnt reviews
• Top level scheduling
• Profit & Loss reviews

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Relevant project/programme management or equivalent experience
• Strong, proven skills in customer management, teamwork, negotiations and decision-making
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• 5 years’ experience in a project/programme management role
• Experienced in budgeting and Profit & Loss management
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment
• Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedules (MPS)
• Educated to degree level, ideally educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related subject
• A formal Programme Management qualification from bodies such as PRINCE2, APM

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.