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Introduction:
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,200 people in the UK. BDUK is currently responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through-Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
About the role:
We are looking for a Programme Manager – Aircraft Maintenance Services (P8 & E-7) to lead a cross-functional team in the service delivery of E-7 and P-8 aircraft maintenance. This role will have accountability for the delivery of aircraft maintenance services involving the integration of all activities across Maintenance operations, Technical services, Supply Chain and support functions to satisfy Safety, Quality, Cost & Customer requirements in a timely manner. This is a full-time role based in either our Bristol office or at RAF Lossiemouth, with some limited opportunity for hybrid working.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead the cross-functional programme team in the delivery of P-8A & E-7 aircraft maintenance services scope
- Delivery of contracted scope related to aircraft maintenance services to safety, quality, cost and Customer requirements in a timely manner
- Adherence to contractual KPIs across aircraft MRO, Technical and Supply Chain elements of the P-8 & E-7 sustainment contract
- Support the mobilisation of the E-7 aircraft sustainment service alongside P-8, ensuring alignment and integration between the two into a single service across the aircraft fleet
- Identify, evaluate, and where appropriate deploy integration initiatives to bring together P-8 and E-7 services
- Provide day-to-day leadership of assigned project manager(s) supporting delivery of the above
- Implement and maintain established processes and governance for executing assigned programme scope
- Lead Continuous Improvement using Programme Management Best Practices
- Prevent and resolve complex problems
- Integrate the implementation of the Programme Management Best Practices. Implement strong customer and programme communication
- Build and maintain close working relationships with all Internal & External stakeholders in support of delivering aircraft maintenance services scope
- Support the development and maintenance of close working relationships with critical suppliers, working closely with the Supplier Management team
- Support the development and maintenance of close working relationships with MoD customers – DE&S and front-line users, leading on this relationship up to OF4 level
- Inculcation of all the Boeing Values and Behaviours across the programme team, leading by example and fostering the culture across the team
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
- An accredited Programme Management qualification
- Considerable experience in the leadership of cross-functional teams, ideally in a matrix organisation
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited course of study that is relevant in the field of aerospace or safety critical applications or significantly equivalent experience
- 10+ years’ experience in project and programme management in the aerospace sector including budget ownership and Cost Management, ideally in the provision of defence or commercial aircraft maintenance services (Part M and Part 145)
- 5+ years’ experience in Customer Services, MRO, Engineering or Supply Chain delivery within the aerospace sector, ideally in the provision of defence or commercial aircraft maintenance services
- Familiarity with project tools including Microsoft project, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teamcenter and SharePoint
- Excellent communication & people skills
By joining us you will:
- Have flexible working hours (Hybrid working approach; flexible working hours approach)
- Enjoy additional paid days off for Winter Break (December 24th to January 1st)
- Develop professional skills with our virtual learning tools and platforms (O’Reilly Learning, Degreed, Enterprise Mentoring, Communities of Excellence & Practice)
- Have possibility to benefit from our Learning Together Program (Tuition reimbursement)
- Benefit from Employee Recognition Program
- Get Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your Family
- Participate in Employee Pension Scheme (We double the contribution that you would make, up to 10%)
- Enjoy and build with us friendly and inclusive atmosphere in workplace
- Cooperate and exchange knowledge with international team where we support and respect each other
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 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.
