Programme Manager

Airbus S.A.S.; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the Onesat Payload Major Module within the Onesat programme leadership team. The role is based in the Portsmouth area with a focus on delivering a software-defined satellite that can be reconfigured in orbit.

The role requires experience in complex, high-tech programmes and a manager who develops and supports a team of around 10 direct reports, with strong emphasis on oversight, risk, and customer transparency.

Qualifications

• ONE of the following backgrounds: Telecommunications operations, mobile and network providers; Satellite manufacturing; High tech, mass manufacturing.
• Open and approachable Manager who is passionate about developing and supporting your team, including managing up, rationalising business information and assessing what is relevant to communicate to your team
• Comfortable working within a fluid environment, with a lot of moving parts, happy to ask for support from the wider team
• Interested in a high visibility role, using new and best technologies to support the future of space
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of your programme embedded team (~10 direct reports), when to encourage your experts to take the lead and when they need direction
• Enable the programme's success in line with overall commitments including specification, financial coverage, CBS, WBS, Risk & Opportunity management and schedule management
• Ensure overall external customers' satisfaction is met and they continue to have full transparency on the programme progress
• Constantly focus on operational OTOQOC

Education

ONE of the following backgrounds: Telecommunications operations, mobile and network providers; Satellite manufacturing; High tech, mass manufacturing

Job description

Programme Manager

Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, GB, OL14 7

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Application Deadline: 2026-12-20T11:04:25.007

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Couple of times a year

LOCATION: Portsmouth

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, 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. 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 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, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

About the role

Due to promotion, we are looking for a Programme Manager who will be part of the Onesat programme leadership team and responsible for the Payload Major Module. Onesat is the world's first software-defined satellite that can be fully reconfigured in orbit. The previous post holder has been promoted within the Onesat programme and will be able to provide support.

How you will contribute to the team

• Develop an understanding of your programme embedded team (~10 direct reports), when to encourage your experts to take the lead and when they need direction
• Enable the programme's success in line with overall commitments including specification, financial coverage, Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Risk & Opportunity management and schedule management
• Ensure overall external customers' satisfaction is met and they continue to have full transparency on the programme progress
• Constantly focus on operational OTOQOC

About you

ONE of the following backgrounds:

• Telecommunications operations, mobile and network providers
• Satellite manufacturing
• High tech, mass manufacturing

Open and approachable Manager who is passionate about developing and supporting your team, including managing up, rationalising business information and assessing what is relevant to communicate to your team

Comfortable working within a fluid environment, with a lot of moving parts, happy to ask for support from the wider team

Interested in a high visibility role, using new and best technologies to support the future of space

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

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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 Information

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Programme & Project Management

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Summary

Location: Portsmouth

Type: Full time

Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United Kingdom

Requisition: JR10423716

Posting ID: b2ddc038e5ad103a4733aa6859180000