Digital Project Management Industrial Placement M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Wolverhampton is seeking an Industrial Placement Student to work as a Digital Operations Project Manager. This role involves leading projects that enhance operational performance and digital capabilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management and organizational skills, alongside a passion for technology. This position offers competitive placement salary and hands-on experience in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Competitive placement salary

Participation in community and STEM projects

Development of technical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Passion for managing digital or operational technology projects.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in various departments.
• Manage project lifecycle from initiation to handover.
• Apply Agile to drive transformation and control risks.
• Deliver outcomes that enhance operational performance.

Skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Industrial Placement Student that will work as a Digital Operations Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of business‑critical digital and operational projects across our Wolverhampton facility. This role is crucial to our Digital Technology function, ensuring that key transformation initiatives are executed effectively, securely, and in alignment with strategic objectives. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams across the business – including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Digital Technology – to manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and handover. Using recognised project management frameworks such as Agile, you will drive transformation, ensure risks are controlled, and deliver high‑quality outcomes that enhance operational performance and digital capability. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain great business experience and to lead meaningful transformation in a complex, high‑integrity manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Digital Technology.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery and handover.
• Apply Agile and other project management frameworks to drive transformation and control risks.
• Deliver high‑quality outcomes that enhance operational performance and digital capability.

Benefits

• Competitive placement salary.
• Opportunity to participate in community and STEM projects.
• Hands‑on experience in Digital Technology within the aerospace sector.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where you’ll learn from experienced professionals.
• Development of core technical, communication and project management skills.

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Essential skills:
  • Passion for delivering digital, IT, or operational technology projects.
  • Understanding of a project management framework.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Desirable skills:
  • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, ITIL service management, or regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Experience working within aerospace, engineering, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with digital transformation, automation, or IoT concepts.

Company Overview

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.