Programme Manager

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

• Manage and develop the relationship with the Customer and all stakeholders to enhance chances of success for the programme as well as for future business.
• Lead and develop an Integrated Project Team (IPT) from programme award through to delivery, facilitating effective decision making to ensure successful realisation of customer requirements.
• Build and maintain cross‑functional relationships within TAS, leading to effective collaborative working.
• Ensure Customer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) needs are met by working to a defined Programme Baseline Specification.
• Facilitate and host in‑person milestone meetings with Customers and OEMs.
• Set up and manage internal and external meetings, virtual and in‑person, ensuring critical information is logged and distributed and decisions are made on time to support the programme schedule.
• Implement effective conflict resolution while managing programme priorities.
• Manage programme Non‑Recurring Cost (NRC) payments upon completion of programme milestones and also Recurring Cost (RC) budgets.
• Be able to react to emergent issues and risks with a solution‑based approach, using the escalation process when needed.
• Work to internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), helping the business meet its strategic goals.
• Be willing and able for international travel to support Customer and OEM in‑person meetings.
• Use established Programme Management tools to successfully deliver the agreed Customer & OEM requirements, such as:
  • Change Management
  • Risk/Opportunity Management
  • Programme Action Tracker
  • Lessons Learnt reviews
  • Top level scheduling
  • Profit & Loss reviews

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business Membership
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

• Relevant project/programme management or equivalent experience
• Strong, proven skills in customer management, teamwork, negotiations and decision‑making
• Ability to multi‑task and operate in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

• 5 years’ experience in a project/programme management role
• Experienced in budgeting and Profit & Loss management
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment
• Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedules (MPS)
• Educated to degree level, ideally educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related subject
• A formal Programme Management qualification from bodies such as PRINCE2, APM

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 4th January 2026.

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