Programme Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days leave

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating in Banbridge, United Kingdom seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead TAS engagement with actuation suppliers on TAS contracts for major airlines. You will act as the primary contact, driving consistent ways of working and communications to deliver high‑quality products on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing relationships with actuation suppliers and TAS stakeholders, enabling timely communication for informed decisions, building cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Business or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in project/programme management.
• Experience in manufacturing/aerospace environments.
• Basic understanding of MRP and MPS.
• Proficient in MS Office and presentation skills.
• Fluent in French and German for professional conversations with suppliers/customers.
• Knowledge of aircraft seat actuation systems and related software development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with actuation suppliers and TAS stakeholders.
• Enable timely communication to facilitate decision making.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships within TAS and suppliers.
• Ensure customer and OEM needs are met by baselining requirements.
• Implement effective conflict resolution while managing priorities.
• React to emergent issues and risks with escalation when needed.
• Work to internal KPIs and strategic goals.
• Be willing to travel to supplier facilities for in-person meetings.

Skills

Customer management

Teamwork

Negotiation

Decision making

Organisation

Communication

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Business

Tools

MRP

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

Job description

• Location: Banbridge, County Down, United Kingdom
• Earnings: Salary discussed on application

The post holder will lead the TAS engagement with our actuation suppliers, on TAS contracts with some of the world's leading airlines. Acting as the primary point of contact, they will enable a consistency to the ways of working and communication between us. 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 Actuation suppliers and all TAS stakeholders to enhance chances of success for the programme as well as for future business
• Enable timely communication between TAS and Actuation suppliers, facilitating effective decision making to ensure successful realisation of customer requirements
• Build and maintain cross functional relationships within TAS and Actuation suppliers, leading to effective collaborative working
• Ensure Customer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) needs are met by confirming a common understanding of defined Programme Baselines
• Implement effective conflict resolution while managing programme priorities
• 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 regular travel to Actuation supplier facilities for in person meetings.Our primary actuation supplier being PGA based in France.
• 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

Reward

• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - CorporateMember
• Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• 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
• 5 years’ experience in a project/programme management role
• Educated to degree level, ideally educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related subject
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment
• Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedules (MPS)
• Working knowledge of French and German with the ability to participate in professional conversations and liaise with French-speaking customers, suppliers, or colleagues
• Knowledge of aircraft seat actuation systems and the development, integration, and certification of associated software solutions

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 18th October 2026 at 17:00.