Hybrid Programme Manager

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About the role

  • Programme Manager responsible for leading structured delivery of complex engineered programmes at Thales. Engaging multi-disciplinary teams on projects across aerospace and defence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver engineered and physical outputs on time, on budget and to the required quality.
  • Oversee the full delivery lifecycle, including manufacturing, integration, deployment and in‑service support.
  • Manage programme baselines, budgets, risks, opportunities and change control.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal delivery functions.
  • Provide clear progress updates at senior reviews and drive alignment across engineering, production and commercial teams.

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering complex physical programmes involving engineered systems or manufactured products.
  • Practical knowledge of working in industries such as aerospace, defence, transportation, critical infrastructure, or comparable product/system-based sectors.
  • Strong leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary teams across engineering, production and procurement, through every delivery stage; from design and manufacture to deployment and operational support.
  • Excellent customer and supplier management skills with the ability to resolve delivery challenges.
  • Solid understanding of planning, baselines, financial control, KPIs and risk management.
  • Ability to work effectively in a complex, multi‑site environment with strong communication and commercial awareness.
  • Security Clearance Requirement: This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus
  • Cash car allowance
  • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
  • 24 hours volunteering paid for
  • Private healthcare for couples
  • Pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts

Job title

Programme Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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