Programme Manager

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in the UK is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee customer programme plans from launch to completion. You will bridge customer needs and internal teams, ensuring budgets and deadlines are met. The ideal candidate has a strong aerospace background, experience with OEM customers, and excellent communication skills. Join a passionate team transforming mobility with electric air transportation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the aerospace industry in a project/programme management role.
• Successful programme delivery track record.
• Experience managing OEM customers technically and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary programme interface to the customer.
• Generate achievable programme plans aligned to customer expectations.
• Lead the risk process to identify and mitigate programme risks.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Team motivation

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly andhas ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our initial growth phase, we are looking for a Programme Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for developing and driving customer programme plans from launch through to completion. Ensuring that agreed budgets and deadlines are achieved by acting as the bridge between the customer and internal functional teams throughout the programme life cycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

Acting as the primary programme interface to the customer(s), acting as their advocate internally

Maintaining a clear understanding of customer needs and balancing with internal constraints and requirements

Reacting to emerging issues, negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders to define the way forward

Generating realistic, achievable programme plans that are aligned to customer expectations, using dedicated planning software

Ownership of the programme plan, working closely and effectively with the internal cross-functional team to ensure successful programme milestone delivery

Motivating and driving internal teams by setting goals, direction and good quality communication strategy

Leading the risk process to identify key programme and product risks; tracking and developing mitigating actions across the business

Working with key engineering contacts to ensure that design and programme best practices are followed; identifying any gaps and developing processes as the company grows

Operating within the standard internal meeting cadence to present the programme status to senior management, developing action plans to resolve issues

Skills and experience required:

Proven experience working within the aerospace industry in a project/programme management role

Demonstrated track record of interfacing with an engineering function

Proven track record of successful programme delivery

Experience managing OEM customers both technically and commercially to ensure costs, delivery, and quality are clear at all times

Good awareness of best practice development processes, requirements, and expectations

Experienced in the use of MS project and practical programme/risk management techniques

Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach

A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment

Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills practised in negotiation and presentations

UK driving license and ability to travel.

Preferred:

Experience working within a Tier 1 environment is preferred

We’re driven by a shared passion for engineering excellence and sustainable mobility. Our unique technology enables us to fast-track the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace.

By accelerating the growth of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation.

As part of our growth, we are looking for passionate, talented people join the team and help transform the way we travel.