Head of Programmes

Head of Programmes, Cambridge, Competitive Salary

Role purpose
As Head of Programmes at Avic Cabin Systems, you’ll have full responsibility for programme delivery, overseeing a portfolio of high-value, complex projects from concept to completion.

Reporting into the CEO, you will lead a team of programme and project managers, ensuring the programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Head of Programmes will work in collaboration with leaders across Engineering, Commercial, Production, Procurement and Quality to ensure that programme objectives are achieved through effective management

Employer
Rubicon Recruitment have partnered with Avic Cabin Systems on an exclusive basis. They design, manufacture, certify and maintain cabin interiors for the world’s major airlines such as Airbus and Boeing aircraft. From cutting-edge premium social spaces and unique monuments, through to galleys and stowage solutions. Their aim is to deliver dynamic interiors and solutions, from concept to completion.
They have a reputation locally for great staff retention and global backing from their parent organisation. They offer a friendly working environment and deliver unparalleled levels of quality to their customers. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone who is looking for an opportunity to work on programs for some of thew world’s leading airlines.

As Head of Programmes you’ll benefit from onsite parking, a cycle to work scheme, EAP Scheme, Health insurance, Life Assurance and 25 days holiday plus BH.

As Head of Programmes you’ll:
• Be instrumental in transforming the business to a ‘Full Product Lifecycle Programs Lead’ which will be governed by lean processes ensuring output excellence
• Be the first point of contact within the company for all programme related escalations from customers and OEM’s
• Report to board level on programme performance in line with contract deliverables and budgets
• Establish collaboration both with internal stakeholders and customers externally to ensure a clear communication of programme requirements and timelines
• Identify and mitigate portfolio risks/issues

As Head of Programmes you’ll have:
• A Minimum of 5 years within programme management within complex manufacturing, ideally aviation or aerospace
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• A Project Management qualification
• A strategic mindset to drive results
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relations with both internal and external stakeholders

Interested?
We are committed to submitting suitable candidates for this Head of Programmes vacancy to Avic Cabin Systems by 20th December, so please apply quickly via this advert, or for more information call Amber.