Operations Project Manager

JOIND; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JOIND in Madrid seeks an experienced Operations Project Manager to lead aerospace and defense industrial programs from First Article Inspection through serial production and End-of-Life. You will secure performance, production continuity and lifecycle support for programs in production or about to launch in an international, demanding setting.

You will drive manufacturing transfers to external partners, manage obsolescence risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial project management within aerospace/defense.
• Fluent English; experience working in multicultural, international environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and pre-production projects to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery and required quality.
• Coordinate Engineering, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to avoid production disruptions.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance across quality, cost, delivery and capacity.
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to obsolescence and supply chain continuity.
• Plan and manage product lifecycle activities from launch through EOL with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare regular project reporting for senior management and key stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing Transfer

Supplier Management

Project Management

FAI & Qualification

Supply Chain Risk

Cross-functional Teams

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

EN9100 Knowledge

Job description

About the Company

Is an international engineering and technology consulting group bringing together more than 2,500 employees across 30 offices in 14 countries. Its independent model encourages entrepreneurship, autonomy and the development of individual potential.

About the Role

As part of the development of activities in Spain, the Operations Project Manager (M/F) supports a major player in the aerospace and defense industry in managing industrial projects from First Article Inspection (FAI) through serial production and End-of-Life (EOL). This role plays a key role in securing industrial performance, production continuity and product lifecycle support for programs already in production or approaching production launch. Working in an international and demanding environment, the Operations Project Manager is involved in key challenges including manufacturing transfers to external partners, electronic component obsolescence, supply chain risk management and long-lifecycle aerospace products.

Responsibilities

Production & Industrialization

• Lead the execution of production and pre-production projects, ensuring delivery on time, on cost and at the expected quality level.
• Contribute to final industrial readiness and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Drive ramp-up and ramp-to-rate activities and secure production stability.
• Coordinate Engineering, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to prevent production disruptions.
• Support limited pre-FAI industrialization activities to ensure a smooth production launch.

Manufacturing Transfer & Supplier Management

• Support the transfer of manufacturing activities from internal production to external industrial partners.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance across quality, cost, delivery and capacity.
• Ensure suppliers remain aligned with project commitments and delivery milestones.
• Proactively monitor component availability and supplier assumptions.
• Anticipate supply chain risks and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.
• Define, implement and follow up on recovery and corrective action plans.
• Drive operational follow-up with manufacturing partners to secure commitments and project milestones.

Supply Chain & Obsolescence Management

• Identify and anticipate risks related to the obsolescence of electronic components, materials and technologies.
• Define and implement mitigation strategies to secure long-term supply continuity.
• Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to identify alternative solutions and secure production.
• Ensure risks are identified early and appropriately escalated.

Product Lifecycle & EOL Management

• Ensure product supportability throughout the operational lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities related to spares, repairs and configuration management.
• Support long-term product availability and lifecycle requirements.
• Plan and execute product phase-out activities, including final builds, Last Time Buy (LTB) and customer alignment.
• Ensure EOL activities are properly coordinated with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and customers.

Project Control & Performance Management

• Manage project KPIs covering schedule, cost, quality, delivery and risks.
• Identify deviations and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.
• Prepare regular project reporting for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Maintain clear visibility on project risks, actions and commitments.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key interface for internal and external stakeholders throughout the production phase.
• Ensure customer commitments are met, particularly regarding:
• Delivery performance
• FAI acceptance
• Industrial maturity
• Production continuity
• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and ensure effective communication between all stakeholders.

Required Skills

• You hold a Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, Aerospace or a related field, and have significant experience in industrial project management within the aerospace, defense or electronics industries.
• You have minimum 10 years of experience in environments involving:
• Production ramp-up and industrialization
• Manufacturing transfer and outsourcing
• Supplier and subcontractor management
• FAI and/or industrial qualification processes
• Supply chain and industrial risk management
• Cross-functional project management
• You have a strong understanding of electronic systems and/or avionics products, as well as manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Experience with product obsolescence and lifecycle management is a strong advantage.

Must-have

• Proven experience in manufacturing transfer / outsourcing.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Strong knowledge of industrial environments and supply chain processes.
• Good understanding of aerospace quality requirements, particularly EN9100.
• Strong project management and supplier management skills.
• Professional fluency in English, in an international working environment.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural and cross-functional teams.