Programme Manager Job Banbridge area,Northern Ireland UK,Management

The post holder will be responsible for leading high profile programmes, acting as the first point of contact with some of the world's leading airlines. As a Programme Manager at TAS, you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on the delivery of high quality products on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

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.
Ensuring 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

Reward

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
- Corporate Member
Wellbeing Initiatives
Employee Recognition scheme
Service Awards
Local charity / sponsorship activities
Dedicated employee parking
Discounted Gym membership
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression

Requirements Essential

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

Desirable

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.