Programme Manager: Complex Aerospace & Defence

Recruit Mint Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Manager to own complex, high-value aviation and defence programmes from bid through delivery. You will manage schedule, budget, risk and customer relationships, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec outcomes.

The role requires strong experience with MS Project, project controls, and government contracts. You will work with senior stakeholders, ensure compliance with UK MOD terms, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-value, technically complex programmes in aviation/defence sector.
• Ability to manage schedule, budget and risk across a full lifecycle.
• Experience with bid and proposal activities for large, complex deliverables.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, including government/ MOD contracts.
• Security clearance (SC) or ability to obtain higher clearance.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for delivering assigned programmes to specification, budget and schedule.
• Own programme performance including revenue, milestones and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain Programme Management Plan, schedule and WBS.
• Lead cross-functional teams and resolve resource conflicts.
• Monitor progress against baselines and take corrective action.
• Manage budgets and estimates to complete; report margin deviations.
• Maintain risk register; conduct regular risk reviews and manage contingencies.
• Review contract documentation with commercial and delivery teams.
• Present status at reviews and watch lists; report to senior management.
• Support bids by extracting requirements, building schedules and costing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Mentoring juniors

Programme governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Business

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Project controls tools

Job description

Recruit Mint Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Manager to own complex, high-value aviation and defence programmes from bid through delivery. You will manage schedule, budget, risk and customer relationships, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec outcomes.

The role requires strong experience with MS Project, project controls, and government contracts. You will work with senior stakeholders, ensure compliance with UK MOD terms, and travel as needed.