Programmes Director - Aerospace

ACCPRO have partnered again with a leading UK client to recruit an experienced Director of Programmes. You will lead the delivery and commercial performance of a portfolio of complex engineering programmes within a highly technical, regulated environment.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will oversee the full programme lifecycle, from bid development and contract award through engineering development, testing, qualification, manufacturing and final customer delivery.

Initial 12-month FTC with scope to extend. Salary £110-130k + benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the programme management function, overseeing Programme Managers and Project Leaders across a portfolio of customer contracts.
• Take overall accountability for programme revenue, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, delivery schedules and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, performance reporting, risk management and change-control processes.
• Build and maintain senior-level customer relationships, acting as the escalation point for significant delivery, commercial and contractual issues.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality to ensure programmes are adequately resourced and successfully delivered.
• Support business development activities, including bids, proposals, cost estimates, delivery plans and contract negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, operational and supply chain risks throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement across programme management processes, team capability and delivery performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and business growth as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contractual, quality, security and export-control requirements.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Science, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience in programme or project leadership, including five years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience delivering complex programmes within aerospace, space, defence or a similarly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience managing high-value contracts exceeding £10 million.
• Demonstrable accountability for commercial performance, including revenue, margins, cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management, financial controls and portfolio reporting.
• Experience implementing or improving programme management processes to provide effective end-to-end oversight.
• Confident managing senior customer relationships and engaging with executive stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.