Programme Manager

1 month ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ultra Electronics Group Full time
About Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a Business Development and Programme Management team and have full accountability for the profit and loss of the Critical Control customers.
  • Set the annual budget and the longer-term strategic plan.
  • Manage the entire product lifecycle of your customers' products.
  • Work with project managers in Engineering to ensure successful delivery of new developments and shape and support product and technology strategy by aligning the business to your customer's needs.
  • Grow the customer account and bid management of major bids and pricing initiatives.
  • Ensure the overall performance of all customer deliverables with timely and appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
  • Generate and maintain key performance metrics pertaining to the business in scope.
  • Aim to achieve customer awards for performance and support.
  • Provide leadership at all levels of the organisation through effective communication.
  • Strengthen talent within the company by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and mentoring new employees.
  • Responsible for adherence to all Ultra programme management policies.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA preferred or relevant level of experience.
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in programme management experience in a design/development and manufacturing environment.
  • A background in commercial negotiations and negotiating.
  • Experience with working with the Defence and Major Prime Contractors.
  • APM / PMP Certification or equivalent.
  • Domestic and international travel required.
  • Communication skills are key to increasing management's effectiveness with both superiors and subordinates.
  • Time management skills are important in prioritizing tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines and streamlining processes to maximize productivity.
  • Problem-solving skills are crucial to analysing past and current performance and recommending objectives to improve productivity and profitability.
  • Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
  • Competent in use of Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
  • Flexible working within core working hours.
  • 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
  • 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
  • Flexible benefits package.
  • Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.


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