We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Christchurch, Dorset team or our Letchworth team! As a Programme Manager for our Christchurch/Letchworth location, you will manage completion of programme activity on time and within cost to the required quality to ensure customer satisfaction. Also, generate and delivery of all required project metrics/reports to the required standard within the agreed timeframe. **Location:** Christchurch, Dorset or Letchworth UK **We Take Care of Our People** Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) * **Your Challenge** + The project management planning and execution of Integrated Product Team (IPT) projects to ensure that they are delivered within budget, to schedule, and meeting customer requirements. + The use of industry best practice project management tools and processes. + Develop and maintain the programme management plan and master schedule + Develop and maintain the programme risk register including associated risk mitigation plans. + Maintain project tracking, communications, reporting systems, and meetings at a frequency that provides the necessary insight into work and programme achievement as well as facilitating communications within the team. + Ensure all reporting and communications requirements are achieved in a timely and effective manner and such reporting and communications accurately reflect the current status of all aspects of the programme. + Establish positive and constructive relationships and communications with key internal and external stakeholders such that necessary influence can be exerted in support of meeting programme, contract and company requirements. + Exercise financial control against allocated programme budgets, working with designated control and work package account managers. + Ensure all formal reviews, including Life Cycle Management (LCM), design and test are conducted in accordance with the agreed programme schedule. + Meet all Personal Objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as agreed with the Head of Programmes + Attend regular programme/department meetings. + Attend and participate in other forums and activities as directed by the Head of Programmes **What You Bring** Essential Criteria + Recognized related formal project management qualification (APMP / Prince2 or equivalent). + 5-years in a project management capacity. + Experience in the management and delivery of multi-disciplined projects, including system design, development, and integration. + Proven organisational skills - able to prioritise workloads, including the ability to multi-task effectively. Desirable Criteria + Degree qualified is desirable. + Recognized engineering or aerospace engineering qualifications desirable. + Experience managing projects - circa £2 million. + At least 5-years in the aerospace or related industry. + Leadership and team management skills, ability to motivate and develop. + Excellent skill set in all aspects of project management, key tools & techniques including scheduling, cost management, change control, scope, resources, contracts, and earned value. + Goal orientation and outcome focused. + Strong interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, negotiation). + Ability to foster good stakeholder relations and manage stakeholder expectations. + Methodical and organised. **Who We Are** Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft. Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx) Environmental, Social and Governance _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._ **Compliance Statement** This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. **Join the WRIGHT Team!** Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. **Our Values** What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. **Leadership** We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. **Customer Focus** We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. **Teamwork & Trust** Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. **Respect for People** We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. **Integrity** We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. **What We Offer Our Employees:** **Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! **Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! **Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.