Strategic AAR Programme & Aftermarket Leader

Eaton; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Challenging projects

Internal promotion opportunities

Eaton University

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The AAR Programme & Aftermarket Senior Manager at Eaton's Wimborne site leads a cross functional team for Lifetime Support and OE POD delivery across A330, A400M, KC390, KC46, and Legacy platforms, shaping strategy to align with the 5YP and Profit Plan.

You will manage major bids over £50M, control costs, drive growth, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while upholding safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree and proven experience managing projects across full lifecycle.
• CAT 1 Projects and Programmes certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience delivering large-scale bids and programs (£50M+).

Responsibilities

• Deliver against portfolio revenue and gross margin targets.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to cross-functional IPTs.
• Implement growth strategy for Lifetime Support in line with 5YP.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
• Implement PPM best practices including planning, resourcing and financial control.
• Maintain customer communications plans and manage senior customer relationships.
• Coordinate reporting across Project, Programme and Portfolio levels.
• Oversee cost control and sustainment for Wimborne AAR operations.
• Meet inventory targets in line with Profit Plan.
• Deputise for the AAR lead as required.
• Ensure EH&S compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Goal orientation

Drive and initiative

Ambiguity management

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Mentoring & coaching

Commercial awareness

PPM competences

Financial targets

Supply chain knowledge

PPM techniques

Education

Degree

CAT 1 Projects & Programmes

Job description

The AAR Programme & Aftermarket Senior Manager at Eaton's Wimborne site leads a cross functional team for Lifetime Support and OE POD delivery across A330, A400M, KC390, KC46, and Legacy platforms, shaping strategy to align with the 5YP and Profit Plan.

You will manage major bids over £50M, control costs, drive growth, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while upholding safety and compliance.