Project Manager

Expleo; Antrim; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to oversee projects from conception to completion. The role requires strong project management skills, expertise in Microsoft Project, and a deep understanding of change control processes in the aerospace sector. The successful candidate will manage project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication in a supportive and collaborative environment. Attractive benefits include medical insurance, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Sports and social events

Training courses at Expleo Academy

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing aerospace projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project and change control.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans outlining tasks and timelines.
• Utilize Microsoft Project to track and report progress.
• Implement change control processes for project modifications.
• Identify potential risks and manage them proactively.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding project status.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Change control processes

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aerospace Project Manager to join our dynamic team in our Belfast office. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing aerospace projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, expertise in Microsoft Project, and a deep understanding of change control processes within the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • Execute and manage aerospace projects according to the defined project plans.
  • Ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines.
• Microsoft Project Expertise:
  • Utilize Microsoft Project to create, update, and maintain project schedules.
  • Proficiently use Microsoft Project to track and report on project progress.
  • Leverage advanced features of Microsoft Project to optimize project management processes.
• Change Control Management:
  • Implement and oversee change control processes to manage modifications to project scope, schedule, and costs.
  • Evaluate and assess the impact of changes on project objectives and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Ensure that change requests are documented, reviewed, and approved in accordance with project requirements.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks to project success and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Implement proactive measures to minimize the impact of risks on project outcomes.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones achieved, and potential risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
• Resource Management:
  • Coordinate with resource managers to ensure adequate allocation of personnel and equipment.
  • Optimize resource utilization to achieve project objectives efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Essential skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Expertise in change control processes.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired skills

• APM or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Familiarity with other project management tools.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities.

Experience

• Proven experience as a project manager in the aerospace industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in change control processes within aerospace projects.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or APM certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as an Aerospace Project Manager.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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