Principal Project Manager – Global Stakeholder Leader (Hybrid)

MBDA UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension up to 14% total contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave (maternity/adp

Facilities: subsidised meals + parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Limited is seeking a proactive Project/Programme Manager to drive complex contracts across a multinational environment. You’ll manage risks, budget, and stakeholder engagement in collaboration with MBDA Polska and the Poland Programme Office.

Ideal candidates will lead cross-functional teams, navigate ambiguity, and promote best practices in EVM and schedule risk assessments while supporting growth across MBDA’s UK and European operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project/Programme Management, ideally in a matrix organisation.
• Strong risk management skills and forecast accuracy.
• Sound business judgement with ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Experience in leading projects from a business perspective, including EVM and schedule risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Build relations with the MBDA Polska team to enable delivery of key contracts.
• Engage with sectors and NATCOs to manage ICT for major contracts and Poland Programme Office transition.
• Coordinate with MBDA sectors, the Polish customer and PPO team to deliver Polish projects.
• Travel semi-regularly to Poland facilities and stakeholders to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Budget management

Negotiation and influencing

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

MBDA UK Limited is seeking a proactive Project/Programme Manager to drive complex contracts across a multinational environment. You’ll manage risks, budget, and stakeholder engagement in collaboration with MBDA Polska and the Poland Programme Office.

Ideal candidates will lead cross-functional teams, navigate ambiguity, and promote best practices in EVM and schedule risk assessments while supporting growth across MBDA’s UK and European operations.