Onsite Aerospace Program Manager — Lead MAU Projects

Collins Aerospace UK; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace technology company located in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Program Manager to lead Modification and Upgrade programs. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in program and project management, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include developing program plans, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. We offer a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Fantastic pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program & project management.
• Experience managing programs in the manufacturing industry.
• Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and programs by developing plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Analyze data to ensure adherence to contract scope, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage vendors as necessary.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

MS Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Education

STEM Degree

PM certification (Prince 2/PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

An aerospace technology company located in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Program Manager to lead Modification and Upgrade programs. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in program and project management, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include developing program plans, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. We offer a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance.