Date Posted:

2026-03-13

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Program Manager to lead the Head of Versions team in Leighton Buzzard.

We are a flexible working employer and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants. This role is a hybrid opportunity that will require you to be on-site for minimum of 3 days a week.

Please note that this role will close for applications on Tuesday March the 17th

What you will do:

This role is responsible for managing a large team of both experienced professionals and team leaders across functions, manages medium to large sized programmes or multiple small programmes. You will monitor strategic planning efforts, present progress reports and value-stream strategy, recommend solutions for programme problems, manage the P&L of programmes and multi vendors, and supports contract negotiation. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Lead large programmes to ensure adherence to programme plans, schedules, and budgets in an Integrated Programme Team working with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Aftermarket and Business Development and be the manager for the head of versions team.
• Manage the P&L of the programme to ensure profitability targets are met and manage multiple vendors
• Develop milestones, programme plans, schedules and budgets for programmes to ensure that the organisation’s objectives are met
• Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the programme and manage value-stream strategy and progress.
• Monitor strategic planning efforts for and proactively drives complex programmes and support the development of new business growth strategies.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and quality.
• Identify and react to programme problems and recommend solutions, such as allocation of resources, changing contractual specifications, and coordinating responses to customer action items.
• Support the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operation budgets, specification and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect interests.
• Manage programme scope increase or decrease via change management processes.

Size and Scope Information

• Own the execution of long-term strategy (e.g. more than 3 years) and the operational direction, typically for a business of modest size and scope or manage a team of experienced professionals
• Focus on tactical and operational plans with short-to-medium term focus, e.g. less than 1 – 2 years
• Problems faced may be difficult to moderately complete
• Influence others outside of won job area regarding policies, practices and procedures

Experience & Qualifications we prefer:

• Educated to Degree level in a STEM discipline.
• Strong program management skills and experience ideally in a large-scale complex program/s in a matrix environment.
• Proven & successful career in Programme Management demonstrating a minimum of two years at a senior level.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Project and JDE/SAP)
• Commercial knowledge/awareness and a strong focus on the delivery of objectives
• Good planning skills (Microsoft Project or Primavera)
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Is a change agent to drive continuous improvements in a highly challenging environment
• Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation
• Extended customer exposure experience

What You Will Learn:

Professional Development: Gain access to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported

What we will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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