Senior Programme Manager Aerospace

Eaton

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage complex aerospace programs, delivering scope within time, cost, quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • program delivery
  • governance
  • supply chain
  • reporting
  • bid management
  • stakeholder relations

Tasks

-Facilitate planning efforts with project managers and help navigate resource needs across projects. -Deliver the program in alignment with agreed timeframes, budgets, quality standards, and expected outcomes. -Establish and maintain effective governance structures for the program. -Collaborate with supply chain partners to ensure alignment and smooth delivery across the program. -Consolidate reporting across all projects, leveraging PMO capabilities to support informed decision-making. -Promote open, transparent, and inclusive communication across the team and with stakeholders. -Contribute to bids and future business planning, including profit plans and long-term strategic goals (e.g., 5YPs). -Partner with leadership to fulfill legal responsibilities and contribute to a safe, respectful working environment for all. -Support broader business goals, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), arrears reduction, revenue generation, and margin achievement for assigned programs. -Coordinate and guide program activities with clarity and purpose. -Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key customer contacts.

Requirements

  • apm
  • pmi
  • program management
  • supply chain
  • product lifecycle
  • coaching

What You Bring

-Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to change. -Proactive, engaged, and open to continuous learning and growth. -Qualified to lead high-visibility and high-impact programs (certifications such as APM or PMI are appreciated). -Skilled facilitator and mediator, able to foster understanding and resolve conflicts constructively. -Background in program management, ideally within aerospace, engineering, or technology sectors, with a consistent record of successful delivery. -Strong understanding of functional areas, including the full supply chain process. -Outcome-focused, with the ability to balance task delivery, team dynamics, and individual development to achieve meaningful results. -Foster a collaborative and engaged cross-functional program team; experience in coaching and mentoring is highly valued. -Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects across the full product lifecycle. -Familiarity with project and program management tools and techniques, with hands-on experience applying them effectively. -Strong collaborative leadership and interpersonal skills, including effective communication, team empowerment, and influence. -Capable of maintaining a broad, strategic perspective and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

-Competitive compensation and benefits package -We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen -Flexible working solutions -Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team -We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

The Company

About Eaton

-global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for managing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power. -products and services span across industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets. -innovative solutions in energy storage, electrical distribution, and industrial automation. -instrumental in advancing technologies for utilities, transportation, and energy management. -recent standout projects include large-scale energy management systems for smart cities and utilities. -systems are crucial for sectors ranging from renewable energy to water resources management. -history of growth through acquisitions, continuously expanding global footprint and product offerings.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Information Technology

Institutional

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Aerospace

Mobility

Vehicle

eMobility

Powertrain Systems

Commercial Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Security Clearance

-eligibility for security clearance is required. -additional screening for us itar controlled technology access required.