Programme Lead
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Lead multi-project programme delivery for airport infrastructure, managing PMs and stakeholders.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Stansted Mountfitchet, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Role
What you would be doing
programme schedule
risk mitigation
safety compliance
procurement support
reporting
stakeholder engagement
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Programme Lead to oversee the delivery of a multi-project programme comprising the SkyLinks, APV, and Baggage projects at Stansted Airport. This role will be responsible for managing a team of Project Managers, ensuring progress across all projects, and maintaining programme schedule integrity. The Programme Lead will play a critical role in driving delivery through final design stages into construction and installation, with a strong focus on governance, reporting, and issue resolution.
- Monitor progress and performance across all projects, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues.
- Oversee the programme schedule, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to avoid delays.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout programme delivery.
- Manage and support Project Managers, ensuring consistent application of governance, processes, and reporting standards.
- Lead and coordinate the overall programme delivery across the SkyLinks, APV, and Baggage projects.
- Maintain strong stakeholder engagement across airport operations, contractors, and internal teams.
- Support procurement activities for baggage systems and ensure readiness for installation phases.
- Report monthly to leadership teams through structured Monthly Performance Reviews, covering progress, risks, issues, and key decisions.
What you bring
infrastructure
aviation
programme planning
risk management
team leadership
airside pass
Vetting Level: CTC + Airside Pass preferable (BPSS minimum, can be obtained post-hiring)
Location: Stansted Airport (Willingness to be based on-site up to three days per week)
- Proven experience in leading complex infrastructure programmes, ideally within an aviation environment.
- Comfortable working in live operational environments with multiple stakeholder interfaces.
- Excellent programme planning, risk management, and reporting skills.
- Willingness to be based on-site at Stansted Airport up to three days per week.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and drive coordinated delivery.
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Security clearance- bpss minimum vetting required; ctc + airside pass preferred; can be obtained post‑hiring.
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