Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager page is loaded## Senior Programme Manager locations:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-11239#
** We are Ultra Precision Control Systems
** Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.#
** Flexible Working**# # Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.#

Job Description Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join the  this role you will have accountability for the profit and loss of your assigned customers including setting the annual budget and the longer-term strategic plan. You will be measured on achieving these objectives.

Your role will include the management of the product lifecycle of your customers products. You will be the interface with your customers guiding negotiations and dispute resolution. You will provide the Voice of the Customer into the organisation.

Through the deep understanding and relationship with the customers you will support growth working in collaboration with the BD team to win new business.

Working with the project managers you will ensure successful delivery of new developments and, through collaboration with engineering, shape and support product and technology strategy by aligning the business to your customer’s needs.

Working with multiple disciplines you will ensure successful delivery of ongoing business for the customers within your scope. Success will be defined as delivery to customer expectations whilst achieving PCS financial  this role you will also be responsible for the management of the departmental deliverables. You will work with your peers to ensure that the Value stream deliverables are met – e.g

CSR, Programme Reviews Success in this role will be achieved by working in collaboration with all the functions within the business and coordinating a business wide approach to your customers. You will have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of Programme Management and be capable of dealing with multiple activities.

Success in this role will achieving world class customer satisfaction whilst delivering and exceeding PCS business objectives.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Assist in setting and delivering the budget and 5-year strategic plan objectives.
* Driving growth of the customer account and bid management of major bids and pricing initiatives.
* Ensure the overall performance of all customer deliverables with timely and appropriate preventative and corrective actions are taken as needed. Work across the business functions to achieve this.
* Generation and maintenance of key performance metrics pertaining to the business in scope.
* Aim to achieve customer awards for performance and support.
* Good analytical skills as well as evaluative judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated and novel situations.
* Provide leadership at all levels of the organisation through effective communication, both verbally and in writing
* Collaborate with the other Value stream PM’s to ensure all departmental deliverables are met.
* Communicate and embody the company vision and values.
* Ensure continuous improvement and aligning organisational processes creating a team-focused environment where all collaborate and execute successfully.
* Responsible for adherence to all Ultra programme management policies
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Skills & Experience:

*** Demonstrated programme management experience of a customer is required
* Working in the Aerospace and defence sector
* Domestic and international travel required.
* Communication skills are key to increasing management’s effectiveness with both superiors and subordinates.
* Delegation skills are crucial in identifying the best person (or people) for a particular task and act as a facilitator to motivate and direct the work.
* Time management skills are important in prioritizing tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines and streamlining processes to maximize productivity.
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