Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its aerospace design and manufacturing operation in Manchester. This permanent role will oversee the successful delivery of projects involving new product design, manufacture and external supply, ensuring that timescales, budgets, technical requirements and quality standards are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the efficient delivery of aerospace projects in line with agreed schedules, budgets and technical requirements
- Lead project kick-off meetings and ensure that work scopes, timescales, budgets and technical information are clearly communicated
- Create and maintain project plans using MS Project, coordinating schedules with departmental heads and planning teams
- Raise top-level jobs within the Syteline MRP system and monitor project progress through regular reviews
- Provide weekly status updates to customers and report on schedule adherence, technical matters, risks and budget performance
- Coordinate internal resources, project staff and external suppliers to achieve agreed delivery and quality standards
- Organise design reviews and project milestones, ensuring that deliverables meet contractual and customer requirements
- Identify contract variations, support quotation preparation and liaise with subcontractors where appropriate
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in project management within aerospace, aviation, engineering or another safety-critical industry
- Proficiency in MS Project, including the creation and maintenance of detailed project plans
- Experience delivering ERP programmes or projects, with previous PMO support experience covering issues, risks and progress tracking
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and effective project reporting practices
- Ability to manage projects combining new product development, manufacturing and the external supply of parts and services
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage mixed-capability teams within a matrix organisation
- Experience managing external suppliers, including those operating at remote locations
- Tenacity when addressing technical issues, project risks and the impact of change
- Understanding of ISO, AS9100 or AS9110 procedures and compliance would be advantageous
- Relevant technical qualification at degree level, or equivalent experience in new product development, alongside a recognised project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2
Personal Qualities:
- Professional, respectful and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders
- Proactive, enthusiastic and methodical attitude towards complex projects
- Resilience when working to tight deadlines and changing priorities
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required
Working Arrangements:
The role is based at the client's design office in Sharston Green Business Park, Manchester, with working hours of 8:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday. Working hours may be negotiable, and occasional additional hours may be required to meet project commitments.
If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in aerospace, engineering or safety-critical project delivery, apply now to take the next step in your career with our client.
