Project Manager - Aerospace & Defence

Eaton; Merley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Eaton Wimborne site, part of the Eaton portfolio, leads the development and qualification of new aerospace equipment for future AAR pods. Role requires guiding cross-functional teams, managing schedule, cost and quality, and engaging with senior stakeholders while ensuring safety and governance compliance.

As a defence site under ITAR, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and customer interface across complex aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable PPM competences (EAC and ETC through schedule management and risk management).
• Experience in delivery-focused project teams and cross-functional integration.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle and PPM techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project to agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
• Direct, motivate and provide leadership for the project team.
• Organise, coordinate and direct the project activities.
• Manage risks, issues and opportunities proactively.
• Ensure effective and open communication with the team and stakeholders.
• Lead planning efforts and identify resource requirements.
• Manage relationships with key customer personnel.
• Report progress, including financials (EAC) and project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Goal orientation

Organised

Conflict resolution

Education

Foundation level commercial/contractual understanding

Tools

PPM techniques

Risk management

Job description

Discover Eaton Wimborne Where Advanced Technology Fuels Global Defence Innovation At our Wimborne site, formerly Cobham Mission Systems and now proudly part of the Eaton portfolio, we're redefining whats possible in aerospace and defence. With a 1,000-strong team and a legacy of engineering precision, we design and manufacture world-class air-to-air refuelling systems and actuation solutions (weapons carriage) that support some of the most critical missions on the planet. This is no ordinary facility. Its a high-tech centre of excellence harnessing AI, machine learning, integrated testing, and next-generation systems to create equipment trusted by governments and defence forces worldwide. From concept to deployment, everything we do is driven by cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to safety, performance, and progress. But its not just about the techits about people. We believe in developing careers, not just job titles. From early talent to experienced specialists, we foster an environment where curiosity is fuelled, achievements are recognised, and growth is built into the journey. Please note: As a defence site, we operate under ITAR regulations and all applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Role purpose: Responsible for leading and managing a Project within Aerospace industry. The Project involves the development and qualification of a new standard of equipment that will be fitted to future AAR (Air to Air Refuelling) pods.Maintaining schedule, cost and quality are essential along with motivating the cross functional team, engaging with senior internal stakeholders and being the key customer interface.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver project to agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
• Direct, motivate and provide leadership for the project team.
• Organise, coordinate and direct the project activities.
• Manage risks, issues and opportunities proactively.
• Ensure effective and open communication throughout the project team and with stakeholders.
• Lead the project teams planning efforts and identify resource requirements based on agreed scope.
• Manage relationships with key customer personnel.
• Manage the tracking, updating and reporting progress and or variance on all aspects of the Project to include financials (EAC), project plans (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), project risk registers.
• Adhere to all project governance requirements (internal phase reviews).
• Co-operate with management to meet the employers legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• Ensure sensitive data is shared, both internally and externally, in line with Eatons policy.

Qualifications

• Good leadership skills.
• Goal orientation balancing task, team and individual needs to achieve the right outcomes.
• Good interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, persuasion).
• Drive, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop.
• Methodical and organised.
• Facilitator/mediator that with guidance is able to resolve conflict.
• Foundation level commercial/contractual understanding.
• Demonstrable PPM competences (EAC and ETC through schedule management and risk management).
• Experience of being in a delivery focused project team.
• Experience working in cross-functional, integrated project team.
• Knowledge of the product life cycle.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of PPM techniques.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make your aspirations matter Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving peoples lives and the environment through power management technologies.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.