Programme Manager - Aircraft Modifications

Programme Manager - Aircraft Modifications

Company:

Boeing Commercial Aviation Services Europe Limited

Introduction:

With more than a century of experience, Boeing’s knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defence and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services.

 

With a focus on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.

 

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

 

The Role:

The successful candidate will work within the Boeing Global Services Programme Management team, based in the UK or Ireland.

 

The Programme Management team manage the post-delivery modification of aircraft for our Customers. The projects we typically manage involve the integration of new equipment into the aircraft, such as seating, IFE equipment and monuments (galleys, lavatories and stowages). We frequently manage multiple stakeholders providing equipment and services to the Customer. Working together with the Engineering, Airworthiness and logistics teams you will manage the execution of the project within the schedule and budgetary constraints agreed.

 

This is a junior role within the programme management team offering an opportunity to develop your skills within a world class organisation.  

 

Previous experience within the aerospace industry would be a distinct advantage as will a good working knowledge of Programme Management processes.

 

 

Responsibilities:

·           Act as focal point for the company to worldwide airline customers

·           Complete programme ownership of delivery schedule, meeting quality standards, and financial controls from project award to final delivery

·           Identify and manage programme risks, issues and opportunities to protect or improve the programme performance

·           Lead internal programme teams to execute the programme requirements

·           Coordinate internal activities to ensure all tasks are progressing in line with the programme requirements

·           Coordinate and lead major milestone meetings with the customer (ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI) and compile resulting minutes and action plans

·           Portray the customers’ expectations and requirements to the Engineering team to ensure alignment

·           Provide weekly status updates, milestone schedules and risk analysis summaries

·           Communicate programme status, on-going financial viability and identification of key issues to senior management

·           Manage customer change requests and support proposals for schedule and cost related impact

·           Initiate invoicing of project payments and follow-up on payment as required

 

 

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK or Ireland. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK or Ireland. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. This position does not have relocation approval.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

Previous experience of aircraft modification / integration / engineering projects would be distinctly advantageous

Engineering or Programme Management background, ideally within the aerospace industry

A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience required
Proficient in all MS Office applications, including MS Project
Ability to travel, sometimes at short notice

Able to work independently with minimal oversight from senior team members

Ideally have a minimum BS Degree in a STEM field and/or at least 3 years' experience in a related commercial/military aerospace business

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)