Role and Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: Lead large scale, complex system programmes and execution work for [redacted] (UK) plc. To lead and manage the assigned programme/project, working with the customer to achieve of the specification on time and within budget. This will also include the leadership, coordination and execution all IPT/BD activities in support to the assigned programme/project, and ensure successful capture as defined in the [redacted] Lead to Award process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, direct and control activities to accomplish budgeted financial objectives, flawless delivery and customer satisfaction by ensuring adherence to contractual requirements for schedule performance and quality. Lead all IPT/BD activities in support to the assigned programme/project, and ensure successful capture as defined in the [redacted] Lead to Award process. Provides day-to-day leadership for team members Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPI) consisting of Regional Business Unit view as well as consolidated view. Establish and maintain overall project/programme plan, establishing project/programme organisation, managing and controlling the project/programme, communication of project/programme status. Ensure good relationship with the customer and counter parts in [redacted]\'s subsidiaries, closely coordinate project development with business partner\'s expectations. Coordinate with all departments involved (engineering, operation, project management, technical services, legal, etc.) and communicate status and ongoing issues to senior management. Follow up all schedules and deliverables for all departments involved in all assigned projects. Generate additional business by interfacing directly with the customer to shape/refine/modify requirements, resulting in engineering change requests. Any other duties as may be required. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Experience in Military Programme Management and a high-level understanding of financial management. Experience of managing large complex projects for a number of years. Demonstrated understanding and track record of earned value management (EVM). Business acumen is essential. Commercial knowledge and experience is essential. Experience of coordinating assignments and workload of project managers and project administrators. Knowledge of Regulatory requirements for Flight Operation would be an advantage. Experience in international programmes with complex global commercial arrangements specifically Joint Ventures would be an advantage. Knowledge of security requirements up to SECRET and an understanding of Cross Domain Security would be an advantage. Programme management competencies: ability to coordinate work and follow-up on schedule, cost control, result oriented, and ability to evaluate and make trade-offs decisions during programme to meet objectives. Managing people: able to build and motivate a team as well as able to establish good relationship with client and third parties. Customer focus: dedicated to meeting client expectations, sensitive to concerns with various stakeholders (internal and external). Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Strong planning and organisational skills. Good PC skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Products. Knowledge of ITAR and export control restrictions. SPECIAL FEATURES: Applicants must be able to live and work in the EU/EEC/UK. Some activities will require travel, both in the UK and overseas, which could be at short notice and some anti-social hours of work may be required. Will be expected to work whatever hours required to complete the project on time and within budget. Must be able to obtain or transfer Security Clearance which the Company sponsors (applicants must have lived continuously in the UK for the past 5 years in order to obtain security clearance) or currently holds NATO SC level Security Clearance that can be transferred from overseas to the UK.