Project Manager

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Wolverhampton is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee Military and Civil Aftermarket projects. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing project outcomes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have proven project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex engineering or aftermarket projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Excellent understanding of project governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary project owner and customer focal point.
• Lead an Integrated Product Development Team to deliver project outcomes.
• Manage project reporting, governance, and cadence activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance across PMO processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager within the Actuation Systems business at Safran Electronics & Defence. This role is responsible for delivering a range of Military and Civil Aftermarket projects.

Our Actuation Systems enable safer, quieter, and more efficient flights - enhancing the experience for both passengers and crew. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and financial performance.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Act as the primary project owner and customer focal point for assigned programmes.
• Lead an Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) to deliver project outcomes across cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage all aspects of project reporting, governance, and cadence activities, including CMBs, Risk Reviews, and Gate Reviews.
• Take ownership of P&L outcomes and project performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance across all PMO processes, tools, and governance standards.
• Support and coach junior project staff, promoting collaboration, communication, and effective decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive engagement and delivery excellence.

What will you bring to the role?

• Proven experience managing complex engineering or aftermarket projects with accountability for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across teams and customers.
• Excellent understanding of project governance, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Desirable skills:

• Professional project management accreditation (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Experience delivering projects within an Aftermarket or Aerospace environment.
• Ability to coach and develop junior project team members.
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience managing projects through multiple lifecycle phases.

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 & Defence 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non‑Pregnant Parent/ Co‑adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress
• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

What does the role look like?