Senior Programme Portfolio Manager

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking a Senior Technical Portfolio Manager to oversee strategic BA programmes worth £400m. In this role, you will manage planning, financial control, and compliance with aviation regulations. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree or equivalent experience, along with Programme Management certification. You will be responsible for cross-functional leadership and driving stakeholder engagement to deliver quality programmes while enhancing safety and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex engineering programmes with risk management and mitigation is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (FAA, CAA, EASA) and certification processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, scheduling, financial control, forecasting, and risk management across multiple programmes.
• Accountable for developing and delivering cabin programme statement of works.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, CAA, EASA regulations and Part 21 design requirements.
• Builds and maintains robust programme governance and reporting structures.
• Leads collaboration with MRO, engineering teams, and production areas.
• Drives stakeholder engagement at all levels and resolves complex interdependencies.
• Acts as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and fosters an open safety culture.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Programme Management certification (APM, PMI, PRINCE2)

Job description

A career without limits

As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door,avicating a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far‑flogged places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Senior Technical Portfolio Manager

Manages and delivers up to six strategic BA programmes worth £400m, including bespoke cabin interiors for Airbus and Boeing fleets. Ensures scope, quality, and regulatory compliance while meeting time and budget targets. Provides technical insight and coordination to achieve certification, safety and customer satisfaction, delivering designs that differentiate the BA brand.

What you’ll do:

• Oversees planning, scheduling, financial control, forecasting, and risk management across multiple programmes and global suppliers.
• Accountable for developing and delivery cabin programme statement of works.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, CAA, EASA regulations and Part 21 design requirements, including dynamic/static testing, flammability, and special conditions.
• Builds and maintains robust programme governance and reporting structures.
• Leads collaboration with MRO, engineering teams, and production areas for seamless delivery.
• Drives stakeholder engagement at all levels, aligning cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to deliver programme and resolve complex interdependencies.
• Acts as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving business objectives and fostering an open safety culture.

What you’llPrime bring to British Airways:

• STEM degree or equivalent experience in complex programme delivery – essential.
• Programme Management certification (APM, PMI, PRINCE2) – essential.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering programmes with risk management and mitigation – desirable.
• Sound knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (FAA, CAA, EASA) and certification processes – desirable.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, cross‑functional leadership, and managing multi‑million‑pound budgets – essential.

Why British Airways?

Join a world‑class airline with a proud heritage and an exciting future. At BA Engineering, you’ll work with the best in the business, in a role where your contribution directly enhances the safety and reliability of our global fleet.

We offer a competitive salary, generous travel benefits, excellent training, and development opportunities to grow your career.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.