Programme Manager

Airbus; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Ground Segment Programme for the UK Military's Satellite Communications System. You will oversee a PMO with up to four Project Managers, driving delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to schedule, budget and quality.

This high-impact role requires extensive defence programme experience, robust planning, and strong leadership to ensure mission-critical outcomes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience of programme management in complex defence or communications environments, with expertise in integrated planning, scope, and schedule management.
• Experience of directing PMO structures, leading teams, and stakeholder management to build beneficial relationships with military or government customers.
• Experience of large-scale budgetary management combined with strong financial acumen.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, ensuring full compliance with Airbus Defence and Space Ethics & Compliance policies and Business Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-function project teams to deliver the Ground Segment Programme OQOTOC (On Quality, On Time, On Cost).
• Oversee all programme execution with integrated planning, scope baselining, change control, and reporting solutions.
• Exercise full budgetary management for the programme against the allocated budget.
• Drive personnel and resource management across the programme, directing PMO and Project Managers.
• Identify non-quality issues and root causes, driving rapid resolution and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the programme complies with Health and Safety regulations and keeps personnel safe.

Skills

Programme management

PMO leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

LOCATION: Portsmouth, Chippenham, Stevenage or Newport South Wales (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what’s your next change?

Space Digital - Connected Intelligence is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Ground Segment Programme for the next phase of the UK Military's Satellite Communications System.

Taking full accountability for this critical scope of work, you will oversee a Project Management Office (PMO) and have up to four Project Managers reporting directly to you. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive delivery, foster cross-functional synergies, and ensure absolute adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Lead multi-function project teams to deliver the Ground Segment Programme OQOTOC (On Quality, On Time, On Cost), building cross-functional relationships to maximise synergies.

• Oversee all programme execution, implementing robust integrated planning, scope baselining, strict change control, and comprehensive reporting solutions.

• Exercise full budgetary management, taking responsibility for the overall programme expenditure against the allocated budget.

• Drive personnel and resource management across the programme, providing direct leadership and direction to Project Managers and the PMO.

• Identify non-quality issues and root causes, driving rapid resolution and ensuring continuous improvement lessons are embedded into future processes.

• Ensure the programme strictly complies with Health and Safety regulations, making the well-being of all personnel paramount.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of programme management in complex defence or communications environments, with expertise in integrated planning, scope, and schedule management.

• Experience of directing PMO structures, leading teams, and stakeholder management to build beneficial relationships with military or government customers.

• Experience of large-scale budgetary management combined with strong financial acumen.

• Commitment to ethical conduct, ensuring full compliance with Airbus Defence and Space Ethics & Compliance policies and Business Management Systems.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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