Programme Manager - Test and Evaluation Services

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Programme Manager
- Test and Evaluation, Certification and Systems Assurance

We are seeking a highly motivated Programme Manager to support our clients in delivering complex projects and driving business improvements in the Aerospace Test and Evaluation, Certification and Systems Assurance domain (TECSA). In this role, you will provide expert guidance on project and programme management best practices, contribute to bid writing efforts, identify future business opportunities, and enhance organisational processes to ensure efficiency and success.

What you’ll be doing;

• Lead and support the delivery of projects and programmes, ensuring they meet scope, time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Provide strategic advice and hands-on support to improve project and programme management frameworks.
• Assist in developing compelling bid proposals and responses to tenders, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry standards.
• Identify and assess future business opportunities, conducting market analysis to support business growth
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to manage expectations, mitigate risks, and drive project success.
• Monitor and report on project performance, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Support knowledge sharing and best practice development within the organisation and client teams
• Ensure projects align with best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain Key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay informed on best practices, trends, and emerging methodologies

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in Aerospace Test and Evaluation, Certification and Systems Assurance.
• Proven experience in project and programme management across
  Ae
  rospace industries.
• Strong understanding of bid writing processes and experience in developing successful proposals.
• Ability to identify and evaluate new business opportunities in a competitive market.
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma,Agile).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a results-driven approach.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, MSP,Agile).
• Experience working in consultancy or client-facing roles is highly desirable.
• UK Citizenship OR a hold a NATO Country Passport and have the Right to Work in the UK
• Security Clearence

Desirable Qualifications

• PRINCE2, PMP, or MSP certification.

What’s in it for you?

Up to 8.5% matched contributory pension

£3000 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance

£300 towards Professional Membership Subscriptions

Study Leave - 5 days/yr

25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays

Flexible working conditions

Vitality (UK) Health Insurance

Great discounts at leading retailers

Enhanced Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members

About Nova

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

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