Programme Manager

StandardAero; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services company located in Portsmouth is looking for a dedicated professional to manage operations and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Operations or Engineering, along with at least 5 years of senior-level experience in a multi-functional team environment. Responsibilities include motivating teams for optimal performance, aligning functions with quality standards, and fostering effective communication. A competitive benefits package is on offer, making your professional journey rewarding.

Benefits

206 hours annual leave

Employer match pension scheme

Wellbeing services including virtual GP

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid sick leave

Life assurance cover

Onsite gym

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Learning and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-functional team in a dynamic environment.
• Training/experience in a technical field.
• Demonstrable skills in leading a diverse group of employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all functions achieve quality standards and deadlines.
• Motivate teams for optimal performance.
• Monitor financial expenditure to achieve savings.
• Lead the Management Team and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop communication channels across functions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good leadership skills

Performance management

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Formal education preferably in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain

5 years’ experience in relevant discipline

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Ensure all functions achieve agreed quality standards and deadlines in line with customer, OEM and Company requirements
• Maintain cost effective resource levels and ensure all staff recruited meet the required specification
• Motivate teams to achieve optimum levels of performance, paying particular attention to Utilisation, On Time Delivery (OTD) & Turn Around Times (TAT).
• Monitor financial expenditure in order to achieve agreed savings and targets
• Liaise with Commercial Team to ensure customer requirements are being met
• Ensure that processes and procedures are in place to ensure all functions operate efficiently to the required quality standards
• Lead the Management Team and the programme strategy and identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Ensure that team and individual development needs are identified in each function and training action plans are implemented
• Develop appropriate channels of communication within and across functions to facilitate effective team working
• Ensure that all necessary facilities and equipment are available and serviceable
• Act in accordance with the duties and responsibilities stipulated in the Quality Manual and JAR/FAR 145 Management Organisation Exposition
• Carry out any further activities in support of the business as required and reasonably requested.
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies

(e = Essential / d = desirable)

Core

These are relating to behaviour competencies within the role e.g. (Communication, People management, leadership etc skills)

• Good communication skills;
• Good leadership skills;
• Performance management of staff;
• Self‑motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload ;
• Good team work and problem‑solving skills ;
• Organising workload to achieve output with minimal supervision ;

Functional

These are relating to practical competencies within the role e.g. (Manpower resourcing experience, technical knowledge etc)

Essential

• Training/experience in a technical field;
• Experience of managing a multi‑functional team is a challenging and dynamic environment.

Desirable

• Familiarity with quality procedures and documentation including process paperwork, parts routing procedures, Engineering Repair Instructions, Detailed Work Instructions and Non‑Conformance Report system.
• Project management experience

Organisational Relationships

• The role will be working with multiple aspects of Standard Aero globally and will be required to be the main focal point of the Business Unit.

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training

• Formal education ideally in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain (degree level preferred)
• 5 years’ experience in relevant discipline working at senior level
• Demonstrable skills in leading a diverse group of employees

Experience

• Working within an Operational Aerospace MRO environment

This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager

Benefits that make life better

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• Employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
• Learning and training opportunities