IT Programme Manager
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedAn opportunity has arisen for an IT Programme Manager to join a small dedicated IT capability within the UK that leverages the extensive IT resources of the worldwide Boeing Company to deliver complex solutions to the business and its clients.
The IT Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple related IT projects to ensure successful delivery aligned with business objectives and strategy.
This role involves strategic planning resource coordination risk management and stakeholder communication to drive complex IT programmes from initiation through to completion.
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring teams discretion and could potentially change in the future
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning execution and delivery of IT programmes and projects ensuring alignment with business goals and strategies.
- Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams including project managers developers analysts and vendors to deliver business outcomes.
- Develop and maintain programme plans schedules budgets and resource allocation.
- Identify assess and mitigate risks and issues throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through regular communication reporting and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with IT governance standards and best practices.
- Facilitate programme-level decision-making and escalation processes.
- Monitor programme performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support change management activities related to IT programme implementations.
- Provide leadership mentorship and guidance to project managers and team members.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Extensive experience (7 years) managing large-scale programmes or portfolios.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and drive consensus.
- Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 Agile SAFe).
- Experience with cloud migration legacy system modernisation and enterprise application integration.
- In-depth understanding of change management principles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Experience with budgeting financial management and contract negotiation.
- Proficiency with programme management and collaboration tools (e.g. MS Project JIRA Azure DevOps Confluence).
- Exceptional communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience in leading IT Projects and Programmes in the Defence Aerospace or Automotive domains
- Relevant certifications such as PMP PgMP Agile or Change Management (e.g. Prosci) are highly desirable.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI automation and cloud platforms.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
- Ability to influence and lead cultural change in a complex organisational environment.
- Bachelors degree or higher
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to acquire a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold or have the ability to acquire Security Clearance (SC).
Work Authorisation:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social well-being. Heres a snapshot of what we offer:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning - youll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Success as defined by you - well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
An inclusive culture - youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Access to Boeings Well Being Programs tool and incentives
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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