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AAR Programme & Aftermarket Senior Manager

Yesterday• Ferndown, United Kingdom

Our site in Wimborne - former Cobham Mission Systems, now part of the Eaton portfolio - is manufacturing air-to-air refueling systems and actuation (weapons carriage), primarily for defense markets. The site has a workforce of approximately 1,000 people. It is a state-of-the-art facility, using the most modern techniques in AI, Machine Learning, integrating testing, next generation systems. It is also a people enabling organization, striving on career growth and employees' happiness.

We are ITAR Regulated for this site and must be eligable for Security clearance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Traffic_in_Arms_Regulations

What you'll do:

The AAR Programme & Aftermarket Senior Manager is responsible for leading a cross functional team for Lifetime Support (LTS) and OE POD delivery process in the Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) Business Team covering the A330, A400M, KC390, KC46 (Aftermarket only) and Legacy platforms. Responsible for setting and executing a strategy for growth in line with the Business Unit 5 year plan (5YP) in the long term and annual Profit Plan in the short/medium term. Responsible for a scope of delivery covering major new bids (£50M+), supply of Spares/Repairs/GSE, technical support, obsolescence management, training, technical publications and retrofits/upgrades. Responsible for the Programme Management function across the AAR Lifetime Support IPT and a core member of the PPM Council for the site.

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Deliver against portfolio financial targets for Revenue and Gross Margin and ensure KPIs are met (including milestone adherence, OTD, service availability and product reliability)
Provide leadership and strategic direction to the cross functional AAR Programmes and Lifetime Support IPTs
Implement a growth strategy for AAR Lifetime Support IPT in line with the Business Unit 5 year plan (5YP)
Ensure effective and open communication throughout the team and with stakeholders
Ensure PPM best practice is implemented across the AAR Lifetime Support IPT including planning, resourcing and financial control
Ensure communications plans are in place for all Customers, and manage relationships with senior Customer points of contact
Ensure an integrated cadence is in place linking together Project, Programme and Portfolio reporting for the AAR Lifetime Support IPT, up to AAR Business Team level, Eaton MSD (Wimborne) Business Unit level and sector level as appropriate
Responsible for cost control, including management of production support cost and sustainment for MSD Wimborne AAR business
Responsible to meet inventory targets for AAR and LTS in line with Profit Plan commitments
Deputise for the AAR lead as required
Co-operate with management to meet the employer's legal duties and meet environmental, health and safety requirements for the business.

Qualifications:

Qualified to deliver CAT 1 Projects and Programmes
Degree plus comprehensive experience of managing projects including three throughout the full lifecycle

Skills:

Excellent leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, persuasion).
Goal orientation balancing task, team and individual needs to achieve the right outcomes
Drive, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop
Able to deal with ambiguities and uncertainties
Good facilitator/mediator able to resolve conflict.
Able to take corporate or 'global' view and deal with senior stakeholders
An aptitude to develop, mentor & coach programme & project managers
Commercially and contractually aware.
Demonstrable PPM competences based on the Eaton Program Management competence matrix and the type of program being run

Experience of delivering to financial order intake, revenue and margin targets
Strong knowledge of the functional disciplines and supply chain that require management
Knowledge and demonstrable experience of PPM techniques

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
  • We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
  • We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
  • We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Ferndown, United Kingdom
Job ID: Eaton-75743Wimborne
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-10-23T21:05:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)