VL Senior PMO

VL Senior PMO

Company:Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Introduction: Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is recruiting for a Senior PMO to support existing rotorcraft platforms in the execution of their portfolio delivery plans. The role will need to support a complex internal/external stakeholder map back into Boeing US and RAF, Army and DE&S customers across multiple UK sites. The Senior PMO will lead the Project Management Office to ensure consistent delivery of strategic programs and projects across the organization. This role defines and enforces governance, develops portfolio reporting and forecasting, improves project management maturity, and partners with senior leaders to align project outcomes with business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the Project Management Office to ensure consistent delivery of strategic programs and projects across the organization

Partnering with senior leaders to align project outcomes with business objectives

Supporting and integrating work from team members

Define and enforce governance frameworks and standards to ensure consistent project selection, approval, and compliance across the portfolio

Develop and maintain portfolio-level reporting and forecasting to provide leadership with clear visibility into schedule, budget, risks, and resource capacity

Drive improvements in project management maturity by implementing best practices, training, and process optimization

Person Requirements

Detail-oriented with strong leadership and motivational skills to lead

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; effective at stakeholder engagement across internal and external customers

Strong organisational and time-management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Change-agent mindset with the ability to drive governance, process improvements and raise project management maturity.

Comfortable coordinating and facilitating senior programme board meetings, offsites and executive briefings.

Analytical thinker with the ability to synthesise programme-level information and present clear recommendations.

Experience Requirements

Proven track record supporting large, complex, multi-site programmes and delivering portfolio-level outcomes.

Experience defining and enforcing governance, and developing portfolio reporting, forecasting and capacity planning.

Hands-on experience with data analysis and report writing for senior leadership and programme boards.

Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management across complex internal/external stakeholder maps.

Ideally experienced in the rotorcraft domain or similar defence/aerospace programmes.

Familiarity with common tools and systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Boeing or industry-recognised systems for managing risks, issues and opportunities.

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. 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

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required

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

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 ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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