Ensure effective implementation of programme management best practice, governance and controls throughout the TSP programme.
Maintain oversight of the provision and availability of SQEP Instructors, Console Operators, Course Design Support Personnel, maintenance personnel and General Support resources.
Ensure availability and effective management of specified training assets, including associated maintenance, spares, licences and configuration control.
Ensure contractual deliverables, CDRLs, milestones and Additional Tasks are delivered accurately and on schedule.
Support the transition of E-7 Training from mobilisation into operational execution and the establishment of the Training Service IPT.
Support programme growth initiatives, including PP2 / POWER, international training expansion across Germany, Denmark and Norway, and training-device upgrades.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, development and performance management to assigned TSP Project Manager(s).
Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, supporting effective SQEP recruitment, contractor performance and programme delivery.
Lead and manage programme change within demanding schedules and competing priorities.
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Recognised programme/project management qualification such as APMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-PMP, Boeing PMW or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience successfully leading cross-functional teams, preferably within a matrix organisation.
Strong programme leadership capability with a proven record of delivery, ownership and accountability.
Experience acting as a primary customer interface, with the ability to engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
10+ years' programme or project management experience within aerospace or defence.
Experience of budget ownership, financial management and cost control across complex programmes.
Direct experience managing UK MOD and service contracts, including contractual KPI/PI performance.
Experience transitioning programmes from mobilisation into execution and establishing new training or sustainment capabilities.
Strong stakeholder management across customers, suppliers, programme sponsors and assurance organisations.
Experience of contract and financial control across multi-year production, service or sustainment programmes.
Proven ability to manage programme change, competing priorities and challenging delivery schedules.
Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably within Engineering or Business Management.
Pragmatic and solutions-focused leadership style, with strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.
Sadly, sponsorship cannot be provided.
Anthony Howson
Account Manager – Defence & Aerospace
anthonyh@iic.com
linkedin.com/in/anthony-howson
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