Performance Manager

Boeing

Performance Manager role at Boeing Defence UK supporting Apache/Chinook platform. Responsibilities include program oversight and performance improvement initiatives.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWattisham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApachePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Apache / Chinook platform PM on site at RAF Odiham or Wattisham flying station to understanding the Programmatic health and performance
Provide direct control, oversight and supervision of multiple elements of the Programmes to harness improvement opportunities both internally and externally within the wider Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE)
Developing, owning and managing stakeholder relationships with aircraft maintenance / customer sites
Responsible for implementing and facilitating the new RWE Joint Management Framework (JMF) at each site
Coordinate the BDUK representation at JAC led Platform Availability Working Group (PAWG), Capability Optimisation Board (COB) and Enterprise Steering Group (ESG) sub-tier meetings
Developing, integrating and using Information System tools to track Performance Metrics (including KPIs and other management information / health metrics)
Identify and extract data as required from other IT systems and bring together the various BDUK dashboards that exist
Monitoring and reporting on issues and challenges around enterprise dependencies
Undertaking route cause understanding of shortfalls and impacts to output
Developing novel data analysis techniques with broader Programme stakeholders across the enterprise
Explore and embed AI applications, where possible, to increase automation and improve efficiency
Improve aircraft availability and serviceability / outputs through better coordination, influence and information
Single PoC for location to channel issues, challenges and opportunities
Engaging with, and representing BDUK and Authority interests with Services Provider Group, Data for Industry (SPG D4I)
Working with the Authority Performance Managers to continue development of Helicopter Availability Centre for aircraft data
Alongside Mil CAMO, HQ JAC, BDUK, Authority and other stakeholder groups, identify opportunities to improve aircraft availability and sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Project / Programme Management Experience in a large complex, multi-disciplined organisation
Full Project lifecycle management from conception to delivery roll out into BAU
Project reporting, risk management and change control
The ability to be on site minimum 3 days per week
Experience of performance management, understanding measures of performance and ability to integrate and simplify large data sources to meaningful insights
Business Improvement project implementation experience
Cross-functional collaborative working
Ability to adapt and make quick decisions, understanding impacts and communicate issues / challenges early and coherently
Ability to use MS Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word) and Shared data environments / collaboration tools (SharePoint, MS Teams etc…)
Experience in a working directly with Front Line customers, in the customer environment.
Registration / qualification with a Programme / Project Management Professional body (i.e. APM, PMP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year!
Pension Plan with 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 ongoing personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Parental leave options are available!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementPerformance ManagementData AnalysisRisk ManagementChange ControlBusiness ImprovementStakeholder ManagementProgram Lifecycle ManagementKPI TrackingAI Applications

Soft Skills

Cross-functional CollaborationAdaptabilityDecision MakingCommunicationProblem SolvingInfluencingSupervisionOversightRelationship ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

Certifications

APMPMP