Senior Programme Manager

Boeing; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentives

Continuous learning

Diversity & inclusion

25 days holiday

Pension plan

BUPA medical

Sick pay benefits

Life insurance

Well being programs

Learning Together

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to join the Global Services Programme Management team in the UK or Ireland. You will oversee post-delivery aircraft interior modifications, coordinating engineering, airworthiness and logistics to meet schedule and budget.

Hybrid working is available. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in aerospace programme management or project engineering, plus experience with aircraft modification/integration and a STEM BS degree.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications including MS Project.
• Experience with aircraft modification / integration projects.
• Work within an engineering environment, ideally in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for the company to worldwide airline customers.
• Own delivery schedule from project award to final delivery.
• Identify and manage program risks, issues and opportunities.
• Lead internal program teams to execute requirements.
• Coordinate activities to ensure tasks progress per program requirements.
• Lead major milestone meetings and maintain minutes/action plans.
• Relay customer expectations to the Engineering team for alignment.
• Provide weekly status updates and risk summaries.
• Communicate program status and financial viability to senior management.
• Manage customer change requests and support cost/ schedule impact.
• Initiate invoicing for project payments and follow-up on payments.
• Assist in proposal creation in response to customer RFPs.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Aircraft modification

Engineering environment

Education

BS Degree in STEM

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

With more than a century of experience, Boeing’s knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defence and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services.

With a focus on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimise operations.

The Role

We are seeking applicants to join our rapidly expanding, world class team managing changes to aircraft for our global airline partners. We will support you to develop your already substantial skills and encourage you to reach your career goals.

This is a senior Programme Management role.

You will manage the post-delivery modification of aircraft interiors, involving the integration of new equipment into the aircraft. We frequently manage multiple stakeholders providing equipment and services to the Customer. Working together with the Engineering, Airworthiness and logistics teams you will manage the execution of the project within the schedule and budgetary constraints agreed.

Previous experience of aircraft modification projects would be a distinct advantage and would suit applicants with Programme Management or Project Engineering backgrounds in aerospace environments or MRO’s.

The successful candidate will work within the Boeing Global Services Programme Management team, based in either Frimley, Surrey or Dublin, Ireland. Hybrid working is an option.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for the company to worldwide airline customers
• Complete program ownership of delivery schedule, meeting quality standards, and financial controls from project award to final delivery
• Identify and manage program risks, issues and opportunities to protect or improve the program performance
• Lead internal program teams to execute the program requirements
• Coordinate internal activities to ensure all tasks are progressing in line with the program requirements
• Coordinate and lead major milestone meetings with the customer (ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI) and compile resulting minutes and action plans
• Portray the customers’ expectations and requirements to the Engineering team to ensure alignment
• Provide weekly status updates, milestone schedules and risk analysis summaries
• Communicate program status, on‑going financial viability and identification of key issues to senior management
• Manage customer change requests and support proposals for schedule and cost related impact
• Initiate invoicing of project payments and follow‑up on payment as required
• Supports the creation of proposals, as required, in response to customer RFPs

Basic Qualifications (required skills/experience)

• Proficient in all MS Office applications required, including MS Project
• Previous experience of aircraft modification / integration projects
• Work within and Engineering environment, ideally within the aerospace industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualification in Program Management or equivalent (PMP or CPM, etc.)
• Previous experience of aircraft modification / integration projects
• Work within and Engineering environment, ideally within the aerospace industry
• Minimum 10 years of applicable experience Proficient in all MS Office applications required, including MS Project Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes at short notice
• Able to work independently without high levels of supervision (self‑motivated)
• BS Degree in a STEM field and/or at least 5 years' experience in a related commercial/military aerospace business.

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in either the UK or Ireland. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK or Ireland. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. This position does not have relocation approval.

The Boeing UK benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 25 days plus UK public holidays
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2026.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.