Industrialisation Project Leader

Safran S.A.; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems is seeking an Industrialisation Project Leader in Gloucester on a hybrid basis. You will drive end-to-end industrial transfer, lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations and Supply Chain, and ensure on-time delivery within quality and cost targets.

You will manage schedules, assess risks, and report progress through clear dashboards to senior management, while supporting continuous improvement and lessons learned across complex

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project management, preferably within manufacturing, supply chain or industrial environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage projects, schedules and data reporting to support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end industrial transfer, industrialisation, and REACh compliance projects according to Safran's processes, timelines, and quality standards
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain) to deliver project objectives and milestones
• Manage and control project schedules and risks, ensuring proactive escalation and swift issue resolution
• Oversee supplier performance during industrial transfers, maintaining continuity of supply, quality, and cost control
• Analyse data and produce clear project reports and dashboards, providing visibility of progress to senior management
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective actions

Skills

Project Management

PRINCE 2 Certification

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Supplier Management

Industrialisation

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Industrialisation Project Leader

Gloucester, Core Hours - Hybrid

Skills

• Project Management
• PRINCE 2 Certification
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Management
• Industrialisation
• Risk Management
• Data Analytics
• Continuous Improvement

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

• Lead end-to-end industrial transfer, industrialisation, and REACh compliance projects according to Safran's processes, timelines, and quality standards
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain) to deliver project objectives and milestones
• Manage and control project schedules and risks, ensuring proactive escalation and swift issue resolution
• Oversee supplier performance during industrial transfers, maintaining continuity of supply, quality, and cost control
• Analyse data and produce clear project reports and dashboards, providing visibility of progress to senior management
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective actions

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in project management, preferably within a manufacturing, supply chain or industrial environment
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional team coordination skills
• Ability to effectively manage projects, schedules and data reporting to support informed business decisions

Desirable

• Experience in supplier management or industrialisation projects
• Analytical mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement across complex projects

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