Programme Manager

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Inmarsat Full time
Company Description


Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 14 geostationary satellites.

Inmarsat is a privately owned company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations.

This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business.

With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation.


Chief Operations Office


Inmarsat's Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers.


COO consists of 9 functions including:
Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT

Job Description:

Primary role purpose:


Reporting to the Head of Programme Delivery Middle East and Asia,
the Aviation Programme Manager is responsible for leading multiple projects to deliver aviation connectivity products and services based on Inmarsat's Ka-band Global Xpress (GX), and L-band solutions.


Working with airline clients in the region, partner and supplier organisations and internal teams he or she will ensure a structured and disciplined delivery according to industry standard project and programme methods and protocols.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the delivery of inflight connectivity (IFC) projects using GX or L-Band services.
  • Customer focal point for project implementation, delivery and acceptance.
  • Managing aircraft modification and embodiment projects liaising with airline engineering departments, MROs and Part 21 Design and Production Organisations.
  • Managing system integration and service delivery projects liaising with aircraft OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, IFE providers and ISPs.
  • Leading and coordinating internal project teams within a matrix managed environment.
  • Financial control, budget management and resource forecasting of assigned projects.
  • Presenting project progress and status to customer steering committees and at internal review boards.
  • Definition and scoping of projects ensuring alignment of objectives and benefits with key stakeholders.
  • Development of project plans and management of risks and issues.
  • Coordinating change impact assessments and controlling impacts on scope.

Qualifications:

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
  • Risk identification, control and mitigation planning.
  • Issue management, problem solving and critical thinking.
  • Ability to take the initiative to identify business or customer needs and drive the delivery of appropriate solutions.
  • Previous experience of managing aircraft modification and embodiment projects.
  • Accustomed to working in crossfunctional teams spread across multiple timezones.
  • Programme / Project Management qualification(s), e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ and PMI PMP.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel and Microsoft Project.
  • Available and willing to travel worldwide.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of the commercial aviation regulatory environment including EASA or FAA STC processes.
  • Experience working with IFC, IFE or other avionics OEMs.
  • Good understanding of software development and integration lifecycles.
  • Good understanding of IP / broadband networks and internet technologies.
  • Knowledge of satellite & cellular industry.
  • Experience supporting bids and presales activities.
  • Experience in using JIRA & Confluence.
Additional Information

You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

Inmarsat Values:

Our values define Inmarsat's culture and represent what we believe in.

Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.


  • Accountability taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises
  • Respect collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences
  • Excellence creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we do

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