Programme Manager

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.

Location

Banbridge, County Down, United Kingdom

Salary

Salary discussed on application

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

• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - CorporateMember
• Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• 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.