Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. The Role The role is accountable for the successful completion of a significant aircraft modification programme of work. The role is part of an extant delivery team and will provide leadership, management, and support to both Draken and key supplier teams to ensure the programme is delivered within the defined time and budget constraints. This role requires frequent visits to North America. It would suit someone who is strongly results-focused with well-developed commercial acumen and skills, with the ability to lead and influence relationships and decisions across a number of parties. As well as significant experience in complex programme management, this role requires a deep understanding of related fields such as aviation engineering, including Part 21J, CAMO and Part 145 processes, contract management, supplier relationship management and finance. Key Responsibilities Deliver the programme to agreed time, cost and quality parameters. Direct the organisation, planning, and estimating of short, medium and long-term milestones and lead the programme resources to deliver. Manage and motivate the cross-functional Integrated Programme Team (IPT). Ensure risks and issues are managed proactively. Lead and role model effective and open communication throughout the IPT and with stakeholders. Ensure impact of technical and engineering issues are dealt with promptly, including development and agreement of “return to green” plans. Manage relationships with key supplier personnel. Ensure team is able to effectively track, update and report progress and variance. Experience / skills / qualifications Be able to direct, lead and coach teams, individuals and supplier resources in a complex programme environment. Put in place ways of working for the programme to encourage an open and transparent approach to management of plans, risks and opportunities. Help sponsors and stakeholders to understand and fulfil their role in successfully delivering the programme. Tailor and apply best practice processes and tools to meet the needs of the programme. Continuously assess and take the initiative to improve the effectiveness of processes across the programme. Ability to travel to North America. Proficient in MS Project, Project Web App, MS 365 Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About You About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.