Project Manager - Aftermarket

Safran S.A.; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

Pension (10% employer contribution) &

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Project Manager for Aftermarket programs in Wolverhampton. You will lead a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.

You will act as the primary customer contact, maintain strong relationships, and drive governance, reporting and performance data across IPDT teams to support informed decisions and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects with cost, schedule and quality targets.
• Strong stakeholder management and governance experience.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Aftermarket projects ensuring delivery to cost, schedule, quality and performance targets.
• Act as primary customer contact at working level and maintain relationships.
• Develop, maintain and control project schedules, baselines, milestones and performance data.
• Gather, analyse and communicate KPIs to support informed decisions.
• Lead and administer project governance activities including risk reviews and change boards.
• Produce and support internal and external project reporting and governance deliverables.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Project management

Flexibility

Analytical thinking

Aftermarket PM

APM PFQ

PM tools & standards

Education

Degree in project management or related field

Tools

PM tools

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER (AFTERMARKET)

Wolverhampton Hybrid

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

Your Role

Project Manager responsible for leading a portfolio of Aftermarket platforms, ensuring successful delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Aftermarket projects, ensuring delivery to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets.
• Act as the primary customer contact at working level, maintaining strong relationships and monitoring customer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and control project schedules, baselines, milestones, and performance data.
• Gather, analyse, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to support informed decision-making.
• Lead and administer project governance activities, including risk reviews, change control boards, and programme reviews.
• Produce and support internal and external project reporting, documentation, and governance deliverables.

Essential skills

• Strong customer focus, understanding key stakeholder needs and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, effectively conveying information across Integrated Project Development Teams (IPDT) and senior stakeholders.
• Project management expertise, with knowledge of lifecycle phases, cost management, and risk assessment.

Desirable skills

• Highly flexible and adaptable, responding to changing business priorities and project scope.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving approach with a structured and methodical execution style.
• Experience or specialist knowledge in Aftermarket project management, governance, or specific project management tools.
• APM (or equivalent) accreditation – PFQ level preferred.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) with specialist knowledge in project management tools, policies, and standards across multiple lifecycle phases.

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.