Programme Manager-uav Programme

GKN AerospaceGKN Aerospace

Programme Manager-UAV Programme (Hoogeveen)

Date: Sep 15, 2026 Location: Hoogeveen, NL Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Lead the future of aerospace innovation

Are you an experienced Programme Manager who excels at bringing complex technology programmes to life? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, industrialisation and strategic transformation come together? Then this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

GKN Fokker Aerospace is looking for a Programme Manager DUAV to lead one of the most exciting and strategically important programmes within the organization. This role goes far beyond delivering a new product. You will help shape GKN's evolution into a fully-fledged OEM by building the foundations, processes and capabilities needed to successfully bring advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (DUAV) products to market.

This is a highly visible role where you will engage with senior stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive both programme delivery and organisational transformation.

Your challenge

As Programme Manager DUAV, you will operate at the heart of a complex development and industrialisation programme. You will be responsible for taking innovative DUAV solutions from conc...