Airspace Modernisation Programme Principal(3968)

Salary : Upto £76,450 

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Security Level Required: CTC

Passionate about aviation and ready to redefine its future? Imagine being at the heart of pioneering the next era in aviation, where your work influences exciting projects such as the evolution of drones and advanced aerial technologies. This is your opportunity to join the UK Civil Aviation Authority, an organisation that is not just a regulator, but a visionary in an industry that connects the world.

You'll be instrumental in shaping the skies of tomorrow. It's more than a role; it's a chance to be part of a groundbreaking journey in aviation. If you're seeking a career that combines innovation, impact, and the thrill of progress, then join our team - where each member is a catalyst for change, in an environment that thrives on collaboration and visionary thinking.

The Role:

Working with a team of technical experts that are accountable for the shaping of the future airspace and Air Traffic Management (ATM) , operating environment to ensure that it meets international requirements and the objectives of the Future Airspace Strategy. Responsible for managing the successful delivery of several key high-profile projects and programmes within the Airspace Modernisation Delivery Team.  You will be working closely with the Managers and Principals from across Airspace, Airspace, Air Traffic Management & Aerodromes (AAA) and Safety and Airspace Regulation Group (SARG) to ensure that projects and programmes are delivered effectively. You will be providing effective stakeholder management, planning, project governance, risk, issue, and dependency management, whilst also working within the organisation’s standard governance and processes.

Core Accountabilities

• Ensure projects and programmes are well defined, with clear outcomes that are understood by key stakeholders.
• Ensure any commercial arrangements put in place are appropriately scoped, driving both value for money and flexibility.
• Management of resource both project focused and SMEs to ensure all projects and programmes have the appropriate focused resources.
• Ensure risk and issues are effectively and proactively escalated, through appropriate governance forums, with clear mitigation options, where required.
• Ensure arrangements across the portfolio are effective and reviewed regularly.
• Establish ways of working, managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring team members both within direct team and wider to increase delivery capability in the organisation 
• Lead, support and manage team of Project Delivery Specialists

About You:

The ability to work effectively with multi-discipline groups in a variety of structures, in many cases it will be necessary to negotiate effectively to deliver the desired outcome. You will have a high level of intuition, diplomacy, and tact, as some of the areas covered will be at the cutting edge of issues, so it will be necessary to be innovative and inventive.

Essential Skills:

• Effective use of key project management tools such as plans, RAID logs, stakeholder maps and other governance documentation.
• Experience in change programmes and project portfolio environments, minimum 5 years
• Planning skills and ability to create and manage complex programme plans.
• Experienced and capable in managing relationships with stakeholders up to Senior Manager level both internally and externally.
• Good leadership, management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
• Focused on results and delivery, with ability to work under pressure with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong public sector procurement experience
• Develop constructive relationships, with effective communication skills both written and oral in engaging with contacts at all levels across internal and External Stakeholder groups.
•  Confidence to tackle unknown situations and demonstrate inventive and innovative solutions.
• Able to constructively challenge current thinking, present options in a way that facilitates decision making. 
• Organised, thorough, demonstrating flexibility and desire to work independently, within a team and cross departmentally.
• Have experience of MS Office packages specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable:

• A good knowledge of the CAA and UK aviation industry supported by an understanding of key legislative factors influencing and determining the CAA’s role as an airspace regulator, such as the Civil Aviation Act, Air Navigation Order, Rules of the Air Regulations and the appropriate MAA Regulatory Publications.
• Have knowledge of the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS)

Working With Us:

We are the UK's aviation regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.
We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.
We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

Our Values:

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please visit the CAA Values channel in Teams.

Additional Information:

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to declare any interests that may be become relevant owing to the role change.

Closing Date: 7 April 2024
Interview Date: WC 22nd April 2024

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES