{"id":1985,"date":"2026-07-22T08:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=programme-manager"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:03:39","slug":"programme-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=programme-manager","title":{"rendered":"Programme Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Progr<\/strong><strong>amme Manager<\/strong>&nbsp;|<strong> Bournemouth | &pound;55,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Aviation is one of the most demanding environments in which to manage a programme. Every deliverable carries weight, every schedule change has a ripple effect, and every customer relationship is hard-won. This is a business that has spent decades building its reputation, winning the confidence of major OEMs and customers through precision, accountability, and the ability to deliver where others struggle. They are now looking for a <strong>Programme Manager<\/strong> who can take the reins on complex, high-value programmes and drive them from sales handover through to closure, with full ownership of the outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>As a Progr<\/strong><strong>amme Manager, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A technically rich environment with genuine complexity, including complex engineering development, certification testing, and third-party integrations<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Autonomous ownership of programme delivery, cost, quality, and weight performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Direct customer-facing responsibility with leading OEMs and airline operators<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Formal project management development supported by an established PM function<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Exposure to international travel and multi-site programme activity<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A stable, well-regarded business with a long-standing position in the <strong>aviation<\/strong> sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>As a Programme Manager, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Managing the full programme lifecycle from sales handover to closure, with complete budgetary accountability for delivery, cost, quality, and weight<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Acting as primary customer contact for all communications, queries, and key programme milestones including ITCM, PDR, CDR, and FAI<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Developing, maintaining, and communicating the programme plan, schedule, and change log to internal and external stakeholders<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Leading the Integrated Project Team (IPT), coordinating resources, resolving conflicts, and managing critical path dependencies<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Managing scope change through the MCP\/CCP process, including Change Board presentations and OEM approval coordination<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Monitoring and reporting programme financial performance, OEM ratings, and delivery status against contract obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>As a Programme Manager, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Minimum 5 years in a programme or project management role, ideally within <strong>aerospace<\/strong>, <strong>aviation<\/strong>, or <strong>defence manufacturing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Degree educated in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Formal PM qualification desirable: <strong>APM PMQ<\/strong>, <strong>PRINCE2 Practitioner<\/strong>, or <strong>AGILE Practitioner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Experience managing programme P&amp;L and working to contractual cost and delivery targets<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with a track record of maintaining OEM and customer relationships under pressure<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Proficient in Microsoft Office, including <strong>MS Project<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">If you are a structured, delivery-focused <strong>Programme Manager<\/strong> who thrives on accountability and is ready to take full ownership of complex programmes in a specialist <strong>aviation<\/strong> 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Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Thorne at Rubicon Recruitment for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_application":"amber.04689EA10.0@applybe.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[39],"job-categories":[8],"job-types":[19],"class_list":["post-1985","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_region-bournemouth","job_listing_category-engineering","job-type-permanent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_region&post=1985"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-categories&post=1985"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-types&post=1985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}