Programme Director

Responsible for leading a cross functional team for Lifetime Support (LTS) and OE POD delivery process in the Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) Business Team covering the A330, A400M, KC390, KC46 and Legacy platforms. Responsible for setting and executing a strategy for growth in line with the Business Unit 5 year plan (5YP) in the long term and PP25 in the short/medium term. Responsible for a scope of delivery covering major new bids (£50M+), supply of Spares/Repairs/GSE, technical support, obsolescence management, training, technical publications and retrofits/upgrades. Responsible for the Programme Management function across the AAR Lifetime Support IPT and a core member of the PPM Council for the site.

• Deliver against portfolio financial targets for Order Intake, Revenue and Gross Margin and ensure KPIs are met (including milestone adherence, OTD, service availability and product reliability)
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the cross functional AAR Lifetime Support IPT
• Implement a growth strategy for AAR Lifetime Support IPT in line with the Business Unit 5 year plan (5YP)
• Ensure effective and open communication throughout the team and with stakeholders
• Ensure PPM best practice is implemented across the AAR Lifetime Support IPT including planning, resourcing and financial control
• Ensure communications plans are in place for all Customers, and manage relationships with senior Customer points of contact
• Ensure an integrated cadence is in place linking together Project, Programme and Portfolio reporting for the AAR Lifetime Support IPT, up to AAR Business Team level, Eaton MSD (Wimborne) Business Unit level and sector level as appropriate
• Deputise for the AAR lead as required
• Plan the rolling monthly bid
• Co-operate with management to meet the employer's legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions
  
  Degree plus comprehensive experience of managing projects including three throughout the full lifecycle, Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, persuasion).
• Goal orientation balancing task, team and individual needs to achieve the right outcomes
• Drive, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop
• Able to deal with ambiguities and uncertainties
• Good facilitator/mediator able to resolve conflict.
• Able to take corporate or 'global' view and deal with senior stakeholders
• An aptitude to develop, mentor & coach programme & project managers
• Commercially and contractually aware.
• Demonstrable PPM competences based on the Eaton Program Management competence matrix and the type of program being run
• Qualified to deliver CAT 1 Projects and Programmes
• Experience of delivering to financial order intake, revenue and margin targets
• Strong knowledge of the functional disciplines and supply chain that require management
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of PPM techniques
  
  Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.