Senior Project Manager

AMARIS GROUP SA; España; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems to lead end‑to‑end development projects in a highly regulated aeronautics and defense environment. You will manage multi‑national programs, coordinate supplier and internal teams, and maintain strong customer relationships in a dynamic global group.

Fluency in English is mandatory; French is a plus. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and delivering milestones within a complex design and

Formación

• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in aeronautics, defense or highly regulated industries.
• Proven success managing international, cross-functional projects.
• Strong supplier management and production follow-up.
• Solid understanding of electronic systems development (hardware/embedded).
• Product lifecycle milestones (PDR, CRD, TRR, QR).
• Fluent English; French is a strong plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project and program execution for complex electronic systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, industrial and supply chain.
• Implement strong governance, project control and KPI reporting.
• Act as key interface with customers, ensuring alignment on expectations.
• Manage risks, scope and budgets in a multinational context.

Conocimientos

Project management

Aerospace

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

Production follow-up

Electronic systems

Lifecycle milestones

Descripción del empleo

JoinAmaris Consultingand take the lead oncomplex international projectsfor sophisticated electronic systems in theaeronautics and defensesector. You will work with top‑tier aerospace and defense players, coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers, and manage high‑stakes customer relationships in a dynamic, highly technical environment within a global group with more than 1,000 clients and €800M in revenue.

As aSenior Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems (Development Phase)you will be responsible for theend‑to‑end execution of complex, multi‑national projectsin the aeronautics and defense domain during thedevelopment phase.

You will:

• Leadproject and program executionfor sophisticated electronic systems (hardware, firmware, software).
• Ensurealignment with customer expectations, maintaining a high level oftrust and satisfaction.
• Drivecross‑functional coordinationacross engineering, industrial, supply chain and external partners.
• Implementstrong governance and project controlin a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

What we’re looking for

Experience & technical background

• 10+ years of project management experience, including leadership ofcomplex technical projects / programs.
• Proven experience inaeronautics, defense or highly regulated industries(strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success managinginternational, cross‑functional projectswith multiple stakeholders.
• Strong experience insupplier managementandproduction follow‑up.
• Solid understanding ofelectronic systems development:Hardware and/orembedded systems.
• Product lifecycle milestones (e.g.PDR, CRD, TRR, QR).
• Experience managing projects withhigh technical complexityandcapacity/resource constraints.

Languages

• Fluent English(spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Frenchis a strong plus for interaction with local teams, suppliers and customers.

What you will do

1. Project / program execution

• Leadexecution of complex, multi‑national projectsin aeronautics/defense during thedevelopment phase.
• Managescope, schedule, cost and riskin line with:Customer expectations.
• Internalproject governance and gate processes.

2. Cross‑functional coordination

• Drive coordination across:Engineering(hardware, firmware, software).
• Industrial / manufacturing.
• Supply chain.
• External partners and suppliers.
• Ensure effectivefollow‑up with all stakeholderson performance, deliverables and compliance in a context ofresource constraints and capacity challenges.

3. Technical project leadership

• Overseedevelopment projectsinvolvingcomplex electronic systems:Hardware items, firmware components and software solutions.
• Ensuretechnical progressis aligned with project milestones and customer commitments.

4. Governance, control & reporting

• Implementstrong governance and project control processes.
• Provideclear, structured reportingto senior management and stakeholders:KPIs, risks, issues, mitigation plans and decision points.
• Anticipate andresolve issues proactivelyin a fast‑moving environment.
• Act as akey interface with customers, ensuring:Transparent communication.
• Alignment on expectations, risks and decisions.
• Fostercollaboration across international teams and stakeholders, building long‑term trust.
• Strong expertise inplanning, execution, risk management and reporting.
• Ability to managecomplex design and development cycles.
• Structured and results‑orientedmindset, comfortable with KPIs and governance.
• Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills.
• Strongcollaborative, resilient and solution‑drivenattitude.
• Flexible andadaptable to changing priorities.
• High level ofownership and accountability.
• Ability towork under pressureand deliver in demanding environments.
• Proactive, hands‑on and hard‑workingapproach.

Nice to Have – DO Standards (Design Assurance)

• Solid understanding ofDesign Assurance (DO) standardsfor aeronautics systems (e.g.DO‑178C, DO‑254) is desirable.
• Experience working withincertified environments (DAL A/B/C)is a significant advantage.
• Proven exposure to programs requiringcompliance with aviation certification constraints and processes.
• Ability to interface withengineering teams and customerson:Certification‑related topics.
• Documentation and audits.
• Familiarity withhardware and/or embedded software development under DO constraintsis a plus.

Must – Product Lifecycle Management

• Strong understanding offull product lifecycle management:Fromconcept and developmenttoproduction, in‑service support and obsolescence management.
• Experience managing programs acrossall lifecycle phases:Development, qualification, industrialization and sustainment.
• Ability to handledesign changes, configuration management and lifecycle risksin complex environments.
• Familiarity withlong lifecycle constraintstypical of aeronautics and defense programs:Obsolescence, maintainability, upgrade strategies.
• Experience working withPLM tools and processesand coordinating lifecycle activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Exposure totransfer of production or activities across sites/countrieswithin lifecycle evolution is a strong advantage.

AtAmaris Consulting, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or any other characteristic.

Who are we?

Job description

JoinAmaris Consultingand take the lead oncomplex international projectsfor sophisticated electronic systems in theaeronautics and defensesector. You will work with top‑tier aerospace and defense players, coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers, and manage high‑stakes customer relationships in a dynamic, highly technical environment within a global group with more than 1,000 clients and €800M in revenue.

Your mission & impact

As aSenior Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems (Development Phase)you will be responsible for theend‑to‑end execution of complex, multi‑national projectsin the aeronautics and defense domain during thedevelopment phase.

You will:

• Leadproject and program executionfor sophisticated electronic systems (hardware, firmware, software).
• Ensurealignment with customer expectations, maintaining a high level oftrust and satisfaction.
• Drivecross‑functional coordinationacross engineering, industrial, supply chain and external partners.
• Implementstrong governance and project controlin a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

What we’re looking for

Experience & technical background

• 10+ years of project management experience, including leadership ofcomplex technical projects / programs.
• Proven experience inaeronautics, defense or highly regulated industries(strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success managinginternational, cross‑functional projectswith multiple stakeholders.
• Strong experience insupplier managementandproduction follow‑up.
• Solid understanding ofelectronic systems development:Hardware and/orembedded systems.
• Product lifecycle milestones (e.g.PDR, CRD, TRR, QR).
• Experience managing projects withhigh technical complexityandcapacity/resource constraints.

Languages

• Fluent English(spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Frenchis a strong plus for interaction with local teams, suppliers and customers.

What you will do

1. Project / program execution

• Leadexecution of complex, multi‑national projectsin aeronautics/defense during thedevelopment phase.
• Managescope, schedule, cost and riskin line with:Customer expectations.
• Internalproject governance and gate processes.

2. Cross‑functional coordination

• Drive coordination across:Engineering(hardware, firmware, software).
• Industrial / manufacturing.
• Supply chain.
• External partners and suppliers.
• Ensure effectivefollow‑up with all stakeholderson performance, deliverables and compliance in a context ofresource constraints and capacity challenges.

3. Technical project leadership

• Overseedevelopment projectsinvolvingcomplex electronic systems:Hardware items, firmware components and software solutions.
• Ensuretechnical progressis aligned with project milestones and customer commitments.

4. Governance, control & reporting

• Implementstrong governance and project control processes.
• Provideclear, structured reportingto senior management and stakeholders:KPIs, risks, issues, mitigation plans and decision points.
• Anticipate andresolve issues proactivelyin a fast‑moving environment.

5. Customer & stakeholder management

• Act as akey interface with customers, ensuring:Transparent communication.
• Alignment on expectations, risks and decisions.
• Fostercollaboration across international teams and stakeholders, building long‑term trust.

Your mindset & soft skills

Project management skills

• Strong expertise inplanning, execution, risk management and reporting.
• Ability to managecomplex design and development cycles.
• Structured and results‑orientedmindset, comfortable with KPIs and governance.

Leadership & soft skills

• Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills.
• Strongcollaborative, resilient and solution‑drivenattitude.
• Flexible andadaptable to changing priorities.
• High level ofownership and accountability.
• Ability towork under pressureand deliver in demanding environments.
• Proactive, hands‑on and hard‑workingapproach.

Nice to Have – DO Standards (Design Assurance)

• Solid understanding ofDesign Assurance (DO) standardsfor aeronautics systems (e.g.DO‑178C, DO‑254) is desirable.
• Experience working withincertified environments (DAL A/B/C)is a significant advantage.
• Proven exposure to programs requiringcompliance with aviation certification constraints and processes.
• Ability to interface withengineering teams and customerson:Certification‑related topics.
• Documentation and audits.
• Familiarity withhardware and/or embedded software development under DO constraintsis a plus.

Must – Product Lifecycle Management

• Strong understanding offull product lifecycle management:Fromconcept and developmenttoproduction, in‑service support and obsolescence management.
• Experience managing programs acrossall lifecycle phases:Development, qualification, industrialization and sustainment.
• Ability to handledesign changes, configuration management and lifecycle risksin complex environments.
• Familiarity withlong lifecycle constraintstypical of aeronautics and defense programs:Obsolescence, maintainability, upgrade strategies.
• Experience working withPLM tools and processesand coordinating lifecycle activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Exposure totransfer of production or activities across sites/countrieswithin lifecycle evolution is a strong advantage.

AtAmaris Consulting, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or any other characteristic.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible.

Here’s what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem‑solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate’s shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!