Date Posted:
2025-10-31Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Rockwell Collins UK Limited, Pegasus One, Gatwick Road, Crawley, RH10 9AYPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedProgram Manager- Airports
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Here at Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.
Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as a key representative of our organization to customers. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of assigned programs—from inception to completion—and ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company objectives. The Program Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages the full contract lifecycle, and is accountable for financial, schedule, and performance outcomes. This includes driving strategic planning efforts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring successful program execution while meeting profitability targets.
Join our team!
What you will do
Lead and manage multiple small to medium-sized projects or a few complex programs, ensuring adherence to program scope, budgets, and timelines.
Oversee pursuit to order capture of new and existing business opportunities including but not limited to leading integrated team of cross-functional resources for bid and proposal submissions.
Actively participate in P&L forecasting, annual and long-range financial planning and program review meetings as requested by leadership.
Meet business case commitments, financial plans & forecasts and value stream goals. The ability to develop, manage and deliver financial forecasts and ensure committed forecast and plan are achieved with strong business management and leadership.
Maintain and update program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance targets to meet business objectives.
Lead, guide, and support a team of professionals—potentially serving as a people leader—by managing day-to-day work scope, performance, and development, while providing flexibility in how objectives are achieved.
What you will learn
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience in a full cycle project management role with P&L responsibility
Ability to manage project governance
A client centric approach with experience working across cultures and regions
A background in complex risk and opportunity management
Exposure and knowledge of forecasting, financial and legal requirements within proposals and tenders
You can demonstrate your ambition and resilience within a fast-moving industry or role
Bachelor’s degree in business or PM is preferred
Prior experience in Airports, Aviation, or the Travel industry is advantageous
Experience managing a small team of individual contributors
PM certification advantageous
What we offer
25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option
Attractive Compensation Package + Bonus
Hybrid Work Options (Role dependent)
Professional Development & Growth
Support with professional fees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
Staff Discounts
Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs
Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
Death in Service Benefit
Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme
Ready to Take on the Challenge?
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge?
Apply Now and Join Our Mission!
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