Programme Manager-Aircraft Design Organisation Services (E-7)

Boeing

GBR - Bristol, UK; GBR - RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom10+ years

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Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Introduction:

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,200 people in the UK. BDUK is currently responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through-Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

About the role:

We are looking for a Programme Manager – Aircraft Design Organisation Services (E-7) to lead a cross-functional team in the service delivery of E-7 Design Organisation Services to support E-7 aircraft sustainment. This role will have accountability for the delivery of aircraft design organisation services involving the integration of all activities across various global Boeing teams to satisfy Safety, Quality, Cost & Customer requirements in a timely manner. This is a full-time role based in our Bristol office, with some limited opportunity for hybrid working.

Main responsibilities:

Lead the cross-functional programme team in the delivery of E-7 aircraft Design Organisation services scope
Delivery of contracted scope related to aircraft Design Organisation services to safety, quality, cost and Customer requirements in a timely manner
Adherence to contractual KPIs across relevant elements of the E-7 sustainment contract
Identify, evaluate, and where appropriate deploy integration initiatives to bring together E-7 and P-8 services
Provide day-to-day leadership of assigned project manager(s) supporting delivery of the above
Implement and maintain established processes & governance for executing assigned programme scope
Lead Continuous Improvement using Programme Management Best Practices
Prevent and resolve complex problems
Integrate the implementation of the Programme Management Best Practices. Implement strong customer and programme communication
Build and maintain close working relationships with all Internal & External global stakeholders in support of delivering design organisation services scope
Support the development and maintenance of close working relationships with key International partners, working closely with all relevant functions e.g. Engineering, Commercial, GTC, Quality
Support the development and maintenance of close working relationships with MoD customers – DE&S and front-line users, leading on this relationship up to OF4 level
Inculcation of all the Boeing Values and Behaviours across the programme team, leading by example and fostering the culture across the team

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

An accredited Programme Management qualification
Considerable experience in the leadership of cross-functional teams, ideally in a matrix organisation

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Degree from an accredited course of study, in aerospace or safety critical engineering, Computer science, Maths
10+ years’ experience in project and programme management in the aerospace sector including budget ownership and Cost Management, ideally in a defence or commercial aircraft OEM
5+ years’ experience in Engineering within the aerospace sector, ideally in the provision of defence or commercial aircraft services that provide the following:
Broad knowledge of both Type and Continuing Airworthiness in UK military aircraft.
Broad knowledge of the certification of UK military aircraft, their design changes and modifications
Broad knowledge of the UK Defence Aviation Environment and its processes and policies.
Proven record in delivering complex engineering change programs in military aircraft.
Evidential experience of through-life aircraft sustainment and post design services.
Familiarity with project tools including Microsoft project, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teamcenter and SharePoint
Excellent communication & people skills

By joining us you will:

Have flexible working hours (Hybrid working approach; flexible working hours approach)
Enjoy additional paid days off for Winter Break (December 24th to January 1st)
Develop professional skills with our virtual learning tools and platforms (O’Reilly Learning, Degreed, Enterprise Mentoring, Communities of Excellence & Practice)
Have possibility to benefit from our Learning Together Program (Tuition reimbursement)
Benefit from Employee Recognition Program
Get Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your Family
Participate in Employee Pension Scheme (We double the contribution that you would make, up to 10%)
Enjoy and build with us friendly and inclusive atmosphere in workplace
Cooperate and exchange knowledge with international team where we support and respect each other

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program