Programme Leader

Job description

Programme Leader Location

Gloucester Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
• Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

Onsite amenities

• parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it.

As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Your Role

As a Programme Leader, you will play a central role in delivering customer programmes successfully, bringing together teams from across Safran Landing Systems to achieve shared objectives. Working within the Programmes team in Gloucester and supporting Airbus Commercial programmes, you will coordinate cross-functional activity, maintain strong customer relationships and help ensure programmes are delivered on time, to the expected quality and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programme delivery to achieve customer and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring effective communication and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor programme performance, forecast demand, track progress and coordinate recovery plans where required.
• Support commercial performance through budget monitoring and contract administration.
• Manage programme risks, issues and change activities, engaging stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• Coordinate customer support activities, including spares and repairs.
• Lead programme governance, reviews, reporting and customer meetings.
• Deliver cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new business opportunities through customer engagement and programme insight.
• Promote best-practice programme management, including planning, risk management and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to align priorities and deliver programme objectives.
• Support export control compliance relating to programme activities. Why Safran?

A global presence

• Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment

• We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core

• Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities

• We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence

• Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Essential

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, programmes or complex initiatives, bringing together diverse teams to deliver shared business and customer outcomes.
• Strong customer-facing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, communicate confidently and balance customer expectations with business priorities.
• Experience within aerospace or a similar complex, regulated industry, with an understanding of equipment design, engineering and industrial processes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, able to prioritise multiple activities, adapt to changing priorities and maintain delivery momentum.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to identify issues, manage risks and coordinate stakeholders to drive effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical, operational and commercial functions.

Desirable

• Commercial and business understanding
• Aerospace engineering knowledge

French language skills Get involved

• We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.