IT Programme Manager

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

An 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 team’s 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.
• Bachelor’s 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 Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• An inclusive culture - you’ll 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 Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

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 award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)