AGGP2026 Graduate Project Manager

Airbus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking university graduates for a Graduate Project Management program in Stevenage. You'll develop project management skills while contributing to critical aerospace initiatives. This two-year program includes mentoring and rotational placements, designed to prepare you for a Project Manager role. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Business and a passion for collaborative work.

Qualifications

• A degree level or equivalent within Engineering or Business.
• Demonstrable experience in project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide an active role in the development of all project deliverables.
• Ensure quality and timely submission of project deliverables.
• Proactively communicate with sponsors and team.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Overview

Start date: September 2026

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

Airbus Global Graduate development journey: a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities, with a focus on developing your leadership potential from day one. You’ll gain a unique perspective on Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

Beyond daily responsibilities and a comprehensive schedule of training, you’ll join your global graduate community for a dedicated development week each year to connect with peers, learn from leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you’ll be developed into an established and valuable team member from day one, sharpening your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus and gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. You’ll demonstrate capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you’ll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is reshaping how we live in our world.

If you’re ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing

Airbus Defence and Space - Space Digital UK/US is a world leader in secure satellite communications and ground infrastructure networks, providing governments, militaries and International Agencies with mission-critical voice and high-speed data communications on land, at sea and in the air.

The project management team leads and manages the delivery of these exciting and critical projects. Our Graduate Project Management development journey is designed to equip you with the skills, tools and develop you as a person to lead and drive the delivery of these projects whilst on the journey to achieve a recognised project management qualification.

You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Project Manager and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Provide an active role and use critical judgment in the development of all project deliverables
• Ensure quality and timely submission of all project deliverables and documentation as assigned by the PM
• Proactively communicate with sponsors, team, and all other relevant stakeholders for each assigned project as directed by the PM
• Support to ensure compliance with all contractual commitments defined in contracts with vendors
• Manage work packages as allocated by the Head of PMO

You will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure;

• A smooth transition of awarded projects from Business Development and Sales to the project delivery team.
• Project requirements, standards, and documentation are followed
• Projects are in scope, on schedule, and within budget
• Deliver reporting on the project status and health
• Identifying, managing, and resolving project risks and issues
• Monitoring quality assurance and change control processes

During your time on the programme you will learn from, and be guided by, a mentor from other Project Managers and the Project Management Office.

Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

Throughout the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of Project Manager!

What we are looking for

• A degree level or equivalent within Engineering or Business
• Demonstrable experience in project management (in either education or professional environments)
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.
• Security clearance eligibility (or willingness to obtain clearance)

STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

What is the recruitment process… Online application → Online Task Based Assessment → Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) → Virtual Assessment Centre → Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30th September (don’t delay, apply today as some roles may close early due to applications received).

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Programme & Project Management

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