Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex aerospace or defence 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 aviation 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