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Senior Manager - Programme Management Core Function

Bristol, England; Yeovil, England; Gosport, England Job ID JR2025449459 Category Program Management Post Date Mar. 30, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

In collaboration with local suppliers and teammates across the globe, our defence workforce of more than 2,100 people in the United Kingdom work together to solve current and emerging defence and security challenges jointly with the Ministry of Defence.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to lead our Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Programme Management Core Function.  This role oversees the Programme Management tools and processes utilised by BDUK Programmes ensuring strong integration with the Enterprise direction, drives Programme Management resourcing and development initiatives and has senior leadership responsibility for the BDUK Integrated Planning and Scheduling function. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time role based in Bristol, Gosport or Yeovil with hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and execute the Programme Management (PM) Core Priorities and Plan, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Drive engagement and decision-making through the facilitation of key PM forums and councils.
  • Determine and manage the PM Function's operational budget, including tracking costs, headcount and utilisation and approving financial reports.

People Management & Development:

  • Senior Manager for BDUK Integrated planning & Scheduling ensuring executable plans and schedules are developed and maintained.
  • Oversee the line management of various PM roles, ensuring effective resource allocation and team performance.
  • Lead initiatives for succession planning and skills analysis within the PM function, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Develop and monitor training plans, deliver training, track completion metrics, and maintain relationships with training teams to ensure effective PM training delivery.
  • Plan and manage the PM Graduate rotation programme, ensuring meaningful placements and regular feedback.
  • Offer guidance and support to the PMO and Risk, Issue and Opportunity Community of Practice, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Processes & Tools:

  • Manage the PM Process Council, ensuring effective process performance metrics, audit compliance, and continuous improvement through corrective actions.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance PM processes and maintain quality management systems, sharing best practices across the organisation.
  • Provide oversight for Programme Management Best Practice assessments and conduct independent reviews to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • Administer and provide training on PM tools.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Proven experience in programme or project management, budget management, line management and team leadership.
  • Familiarity with Boeing PMBPs, project management methodologies and tools.
  • Experienced in instructing training, facilitation, coaching and mentoring.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ideally holds a recognised PM certification e.g. PMI PMP

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 20, 2025


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.

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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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