Aerospace Transfer of Work Manager

ALTEN; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social gatherings & team building

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN seeks an experienced Transfer Of Work Manager to lead complex work transfer and industrialisation projects through the full lifecycle in Belfast. You will drive execution, coordinate Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics, and manage risks, costs, and schedules to meet objectives.

The role requires mid to senior level experience in engineering environments, strong stakeholder communication, and APQP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or industrial environments.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Experience tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting project status reports and performance metrics.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned ToW projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery against schedule, budget, quality, and performance targets.
• Coordinate project activities across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, track progress, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead APQP activities and support the successful industrialisation and transfer of work to supplier sites.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive actions to ensure delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prepare and present project reports, KPIs, and status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate project meetings, track actions, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring clear communication.
• Support governance reviews and ensure compliance with processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to programme objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Coordination

Communication

Reporting

Organisational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

Military experience (equiv)

PM qualifications (PRINCE2/PMP/APMP)

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

NPI/industrialisation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Transfer Of Work Manager to lead and manage complex work transfer and industrialisation projects throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project execution, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing supplier performance, and ensuring successful delivery against schedule, cost, quality, and operational objectives.

Acting as the central point of leadership for assigned projects, the ToW Manager will oversee planning, governance, risk management, industrial readiness, and supplier transition activities to ensure successful programme delivery.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Onsite
• Experience Level: Mid - Senior

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage assigned ToW projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed schedule, budget, quality, and performance targets.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, track progress, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead APQP activities and support the successful industrialisation and transfer of work to supplier sites.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive actions to ensure delivery, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Prepare and present project reports, KPIs, and status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate project meetings, track actions, and ensure timely completion of agreed deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Support governance reviews and ensure project activities comply with required processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of programme objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience managing projects within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or industrial environments.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Experience tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting project status reports and performance metrics.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, orequivalentmilitary experience.
• Experience managing work transfer, industrialisation, or manufacturing transition projects.
• Knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology.
• Familiarity with KPI reporting, project dashboards, and Line of Balance (LOB) tracking.
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and quality processes.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and international suppliers.
• Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or APMP.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or industrialisation activities.

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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