Development Programme Manager – Single Aisle

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Filton, United Kingdom

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Development Programme Manager – Single Aisle

Development Programme Manager – Single Aisle

Location: Filton
Working arrangement: 60% onsite
Hours: 35 hours per week over 4.5 days, worked between 7am and 7pm
PAYE rate: £37.38 per hour
Umbrella rate: £50.00 per hour
Security clearance: BPSS+ required
Interview process: One-stage virtual interview
IR35 status: Inside

Lead the delivery of major aircraft development programmes

Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit an experienced Development Programme Manager to support its Single Aisle portfolio in Filton.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the development and delivery of major aircraft modifications within a complex, high-profile engineering environment. You will take responsibility for significant programmes, typically valued from approximately €3 million upwards, while coordinating multifunctional teams and ensuring delivery against time, cost, scope and quality objectives.
The role is suited to a confident programme leader who can manage a major development programme through its full lifecycle, bring together stakeholders from across the organisation and maintain momentum in a complex matrix environment.
What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the development and delivery of major modifications across the Single Aisle aircraft portfolio
Managing a large development programme throughout the complete project lifecycle
Taking accountability for delivery against time, scope, cost and quality objectives
Leading multifunctional teams across areas such as engineering, manufacturing engineering and wider business functions
Establishing programme governance, performance measures and key performance indicators
Monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions where required
Identifying, assessing and actively managing programme risks and opportunities
Building and maintaining effective stakeholder networks across customers, suppliers, funding organisations and internal teams
Identifying key decision-makers and securing the support required to deliver programme objectives
Providing clear, relevant and timely progress updates to senior stakeholders and affected teams
Supporting product excellence and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with internal governance and processes
Undertaking occasional travel when required

What We’re Looking For
Essential

Demonstrable experience leading a major programme or complex development project
Experience managing multifunctional teams within a matrix organisation
Strong programme or project management experience across the full delivery lifecycle
Experience leading the development of a product, engineering solution or manufacturing engineering product
Proven ability to manage programme performance across time, cost, scope and quality
Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage senior decision-makers
Experience establishing and monitoring key performance indicators
Practical experience of risk, opportunity and corrective-action management
Excellent communication, leadership and people-management skills
The ability to work effectively within a complex and highly regulated environment

Desirable

Previous experience within aerospace, aircraft, automotive or a comparable engineering-led industry
Degree-level education or an equivalent combination of professional experience and technical knowledge
Experience delivering programmes within a large international organisation

Why Join?
You will have the opportunity to lead a significant development programme within Airbus’ Single Aisle portfolio and work with a broad network of technical, manufacturing and business stakeholders.
The position offers exposure to major aircraft modification programmes, complex multifunctional leadership and the full programme lifecycle. With a contract running until the end of 2027 and the possibility of extension, this role also provides the opportunity to make a meaningful long-term contribution to a high-profile aerospace programme.
Inclusive Recruitment
Guidant Global is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
Ready to lead a major aerospace development programme? Apply today to take the next step in your programme management career.

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