Programme Manager

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Banbridge
Job Description:

Job Title: Programme Manager – Aerospace

Description:We are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector, seeking to appoint an experienced Programme Manager to take ownership of high-profile international programmes. The successful Programme Manager will be responsible for acting as the first point of contact for a number of global airline clients and will lead cross-functional delivery teams from initial award through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, quality-driven environment that champions innovation and continuous improvement.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  • Leading global aerospace programmes with world-renowned airlines

  • Competitive salary with extensive benefits

  • Early Friday finish and flexi-time working

  • The Role:

    • Act as the main point of contact for customers and key stakeholders, maintaining strong, productive relationships

    • Lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT) from award through delivery, facilitating timely, effective decisions

    • Manage both internal and external meetings, ensuring progress, risk mitigation and successful milestone delivery

    • Take ownership of programme schedules, cost tracking (NRC and RC), and escalation processes where necessary

    • Coordinate international travel and host milestone meetings with OEMs and airline partners

    • Apply best practice Programme Management tools including Change Management, Risk/Opportunity Management, Scheduling, Profit & Loss tracking and Lessons Learnt reviews

    The Person:

    • Proven experience in project or programme management

    • Excellent stakeholder and customer engagement skills

    • Ability to multitask, prioritise and resolve issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

    • Strong organisational and communication skills

    • Experience using Microsoft Office

    • Desirable: Experience in aerospace or manufacturing; exposure to budgeting, MRP/MPS, or programme management certifications (PRINCE2, APM); degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

    The Reward:

    • Competitive salary + annual bonus

    • 33 days annual leave (with service-based increases)

    • 37.5 hours per week. Flexi-time & early Friday finish

    • Health cash plan & enhanced family-friendly policies

    • £5,000 employee referral bonus

    • Life Assurance (x4 salary), pension scheme, discounted gym, cycle-to-work scheme

    • Learning & development and clear career progression

    • Modern on-site facilities and free parking

    Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

    To discuss this Programme Manager job in confidence, contact Dominic Heron on , email or PM via LinkedIn. As a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep insight across the Engineering & Manufacturing sector, Hunter Savage partners closely with our clients and candidates to help unlock potential and build lasting careers.

    Expert, confidential career advice.Salary details are provided as a guide and will be based on your experience and expertise. We may adjust the shortlisting criteria depending on application volume and quality.

    Skills:Project Manager Programme Manager Technical Engineer Account Manager Project Engineer

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    Posted: August 18th, 2026