Programme Manager-Aircraft Design Organisation Services (E-7)

About the Role

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is seeking a Programme Manager – Aircraft Design Organisation Services (E-7) to lead a cross-functional team. This role is pivotal in the service delivery of E-7 Design Organisation Services, crucial for supporting E-7 aircraft sustainment. You will be accountable for integrating all activities across global Boeing teams to meet stringent Safety, Quality, Cost, and Customer requirements in a timely manner.

This is a full-time position based in our Bristol office, with potential for hybrid working.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional programme team in the delivery of E-7 aircraft Design Organisation services scope.
• Ensure the delivery of contracted scope related to aircraft Design Organisation services adheres to safety, quality, cost, and customer requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain adherence to contractual KPIs across relevant elements of the E-7 sustainment contract.
• Identify, evaluate, and deploy integration initiatives to bring together E-7 and P-8 services.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to assigned project managers supporting delivery objectives.
• Implement and maintain established processes and governance for executing assigned programme scope.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Programme Management Best Practices.
• Prevent and resolve complex problems effectively.
• Integrate the implementation of Programme Management Best Practices and ensure strong customer and programme communication.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with all Internal & External global stakeholders to support the delivery of design organisation services scope.
• Support the development and maintenance of close working relationships with key International partners, collaborating closely with relevant functions (e.g., Engineering, Commercial, GTC, Quality).
• Support the development and maintenance of close working relationships with MoD customers – DE&S and front-line users, leading this relationship up to OF4 level.
• Inculcate all Boeing Values and Behaviours across the programme team, leading by example and fostering a positive culture.

Qualifications and Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• An accredited Programme Management qualification.
• Considerable experience in the leadership of cross-functional teams, ideally within a matrix organisation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in aerospace or safety-critical engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of experience in project and programme management within the aerospace sector, including budget ownership and cost management, preferably in a defence or commercial aircraft OEM.
• Over 5 years of experience in Engineering within the aerospace sector, ideally in providing defence or commercial aircraft services.
• Broad knowledge of Type and Continuing Airworthiness in UK military aircraft.
• Broad knowledge of the certification of UK military aircraft, their design changes, and modifications.
• Broad knowledge of the UK Defence Aviation Environment, its processes, and policies.
• Proven record in delivering complex engineering change programmes in military aircraft.
• Evidential experience of through-life aircraft sustainment and post-design services.
• Familiarity with project tools including Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teamcenter, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working approach.
• Additional paid days off for Winter Break (December 24th to January 1st).
• Professional development through virtual learning tools and platforms (O’Reilly Learning, Degreed, Enterprise Mentoring, Communities of Excellence & Practice).
• Potential benefits from our Learning Together Program (Tuition reimbursement).
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your family.
• Employee Pension Scheme with a company contribution match (up to 10%).
• A friendly and inclusive workplace atmosphere.
• Opportunity to cooperate and exchange knowledge with an international team.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 31, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse, and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers, and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.