Aerospace Aftermarket Project Lead (Hybrid)

Safran; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pay review

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

Pension (10% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Project Manager for Aftermarket platforms in Wolverhampton. Hybrid working and a focus on delivering cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction are key.

You will lead governance, performance monitoring and resource planning across the project lifecycle, engaging internal stakeholders and customers with strong communication and reporting discipline.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an Aftermarket Project Management role, ideally in aerospace/defence/high-value manufacturing.
• Formal project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APMP).
• Experience acting as main customer contact through the project lifecycle.
• Experience managing performance across cost, schedule, quality and risk.
• Structured and methodical planning, governance and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Military Aftermarket projects with cost, schedule, quality and performance targets.
• Act as primary customer contact, maintain strong relationships and monitor satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain and control project schedules, baselines, milestones and data.
• Use PM tools to plan, track and report progress.
• Gather and communicate KPIs to support informed decisions.
• Lead governance activities including risk reviews and change control boards.
• Produce and support project reporting, documentation, and governance deliverables.
• Maintain resource plans and staffing alignment with programme demands.
• Ensure compliance with CMS and company PM processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Governance and reporting

Customer liaison

Job description

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Project Manager for Aftermarket platforms in Wolverhampton. Hybrid working and a focus on delivering cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction are key.

You will lead governance, performance monitoring and resource planning across the project lifecycle, engaging internal stakeholders and customers with strong communication and reporting discipline.