Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager – Ultra PCS

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Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety‑critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts provides engineering solutions to safety and mission‑critical challenges in military aircraft, civil aircraft and unmanned vehicles. We are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

• Assume accountability for the profit and loss of assigned customers, including setting annual budgets and long‑term strategic plans.
• Drive growth of customer accounts and manage bid processes for major bids and pricing initiatives.
• Ensure the performance of all customer deliverables, implementing timely preventative and corrective actions across business functions.
• Generate and maintain key performance metrics for the business in scope.
• Aim to secure customer awards for performance and support.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and evaluative judgment based on factual and qualitative analysis of complex situations.
• Provide leadership at all organisational levels through effective verbal and written communication.
• Collaborate with other Value stream project managers to meet all departmental deliverables.
• Communicate and embody the company vision and values.
• Drive continuous improvement and align organisational processes to create a team‑focused, collaborative environment.
• Ensure adherence to all Ultra programme management policies.

• Demonstrated programme management experience with customers.
• Experience working in the aerospace and defence sector.
• Domestic and international travel required.
• Strong communication skills to enhance management effectiveness with superiors and subordinates.
• Delegation skills to identify and assign tasks effectively.
• Time‑management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Decision‑making skills to evaluate options and determine optimal actions.
• Problem‑solving skills to analyse performance and recommend productivity improvements.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programmes and procedures.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• Four times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension scheme – up to 5.5% employer contributions for up to 5 years of service, up to 7.5% after 5 years.
• Sports and social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Ultra PCS is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defence and Space Manufacturing