Programme Manager
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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.
Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organisation to help ensure flight and product efficiency.
You will be managing the operations of multiple Programmes, in accordance with business agreed strategies. Your day to day responsibilities will include allocating and managing resources in accordance with the changing needs of the business, whilst developing and growing your team to meet the long range projections.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Programme Planning and Coordination:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans outlining project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate and prioritise activities across multiple projects to ensure alignment with organisational goals and strategies.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
- Facilitate regular meetings and communications to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Resource Management:
- Identify and allocate necessary resources (personnel, budget, equipment) to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor resource utilisation and adjust plans as necessary to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
- Risk and Issue Management:
- Identify potential risks and issues that could impact programme success and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report on programme risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
- Quality Assurance:
- Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that programme deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure continuous enhancement of programme outcomes.
- Budget Management:
- Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring expenditures align with financial plans and constraints.
- Monitor financial performance and report on variances, making recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Performance Tracking and Reporting:
- Establish and maintain performance metrics to track progress and measure programme success.
- Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting their professional development and growth.
Competencies:
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;
- Project management experience
- Experience of managing a multi-functional team is a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Have an engineering background and possess relevant certification;
- Have experience in the same or similar industry;
- Budget and operations experience required
Organisational Relationships:
- Reports directly to Engines Programme Director.
Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
These are vital to be able to perform the role and will be used as selection criteria during recruitment process
- Degree/equivalent qualification or extensive experience in industry;
- Previous management experience in a similar role.
- Experience of working within a continuous improvement environment.
Benefits that make life better:
- 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
- 4% 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
- Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.