Senior Programme Manager (Aircraft Modification)
Draken
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Bournemouth, England
Contract type: Full time
We are currently looking to hire a Senior Programme Manager - Are you ready to shape the future of Draken in one of the most dynamic aviation environments?
This Senior Programme Manager role is a position within the Draken CTO team to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of Aircraft development and modification projects. Responsibilities include directing and managing a small team of Project Managers to deliver several projects or work packages to the agreed scope within planned quality, time, and cost parameters.
The role will be required to manage a project portfolio across aircraft modifications, electronics and aerospace systems and technology, and to lead the business through the management of change. As a technology leader the postholder will need to motivate and inspire project teams to deliver the outcomes and results required. A successful track record of delivery as a project leader working in aviation, engineering and/or technology is essential.
What You’ll Do
At Draken, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in defence aviation. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to ensuring military readiness across the globe.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and join Draken Europe - where innovation meets action.
This Senior Programme Manager role is a position within the Draken CTO team to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of Aircraft development and modification projects. Responsibilities include directing and managing a small team of Project Managers to deliver several projects or work packages to the agreed scope within planned quality, time, and cost parameters.
The role will be required to manage a project portfolio across aircraft modifications, electronics and aerospace systems and technology, and to lead the business through the management of change. As a technology leader the postholder will need to motivate and inspire project teams to deliver the outcomes and results required. A successful track record of delivery as a project leader working in aviation, engineering and/or technology is essential.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver the project portfolio to agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
- Lead, direct, manage and motivate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Proactively manage risks and issues across the portfolio of investment projects.
- Ensure effective and open communication across the project teams and with stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with key investment sponsors, customers and suppliers.
- Lead the management of change in the business from development to delivery.
- Manage the technology delivery plan to out-turn the Draken technology roadmap.
- Report monthly on project performance to the CTO.
- Provide project management support to the Red Force Steering Group.
- Mentor and support Project Managers and team members.
- Delivery of the Draken Project Portfolio
- Clear metrication of project portfolio performance, including identification of risks and their mitigation.
- Engagement of people across the business to ensure resources are applied to meet the needs of both the Draken technology plan and customer contract delivery.
- Application of project portfolio and strategic change processes, tools and skills.
- Proactive identification, ownership and delivery of strategic improvement and opportunities for beneficial change.
- Extensive experience as a successful project leader working in aviation, engineering and/or technology.
- Understand technology advances and integrate them into PM practice.
- Proficient in standard project, risk and financial toolsets
- Proficient across suite of Microsoft 365 applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all ranks/grades
- High level of personal and professional integrity
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Capable of holding UK MOD security clearance
At Draken, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in defence aviation. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to ensuring military readiness across the globe.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and join Draken Europe - where innovation meets action.
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