Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex programmes? We’re looking for a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments and understands how to drive strategic goals from planning through to successful delivery.

Join a dynamic team working at the forefront of aviation modification programmes, where your ability to manage large-scale projects, navigate regulatory frameworks, and coordinate multi-functional teams will make a real impact.

This is intially a 5 month project with the possibility to be extended.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Lead the successful delivery of a complex programme, reporting directly to the Programme Director.

- Maintain day-to-day compliance with ITAR regulations.

- Define and implement effective programme controls, including governance, reporting, and risk management.

- Identify and manage project dependencies and interdependencies.

- Monitor programme performance and initiate corrective actions where necessary.

- Coordinate with internal departments (HR, legal, procurement, business continuity) to form and support the programme team.

- Advise senior leadership on governance and strategic issues.

- Oversee budgets, ensuring expenditure is tracked, reconciled, and aligned with programme objectives.

- Ensure key milestones are achieved across multiple concurrent workstreams.

What You’ll Bring:

- Proven experience leading large-scale aviation modification programmes, ideally across both military and commercial sectors.

- In-depth knowledge of programme and project management methodologies.

- A strategic mindset with an ability to connect project outputs to wider business goals.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Strong understanding of risk, issue, and change management within complex delivery environments.

This Role Is Perfect For You If You:

- Excel under pressure and enjoy managing multiple priorities.

- Are comfortable navigating high-level governance and stakeholder expectations.

- Thrive in dynamic, technically complex environments.

- Are motivated by delivering critical outcomes that support national and international defence capabilities.