Project Manager (Technical)

Safran; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday

Dental cover

Nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex engineering development programmes across UK, France and the US. You will partner with the Project Chief Engineer, Programme Manager and global stakeholders to deliver on cost, quality and schedule commitments, while maintaining clear communication and governance throughout the lifecycle.

You will champion continuous improvement using Safran's development processes and digital tools, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering programmes, preferably in aerospace/defence.
• Proven ability to manage customers and senior stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of stage-gate or PLM-based development processes and PM methodologies (APM/ PMI).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of engineering development programmes to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Drive governance, risk management, and key decision-making with senior leadership.
• Own project budgets, milestones and interfaces with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop dashboards and performance reporting to maintain programme visibility across UK, France and US sites.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

PM methodologies

Cost/schedule control

Education

Engineering degree

Systems Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

MS Project

Job description

The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the delivery of complex engineering development programmes that shape the future of aerospace innovation. Working closely with the Project Chief Engineer, Programme Manager and global stakeholders, you'll drive programme performance from concept through to entry into service, ensuring delivery against cost, quality, schedule and customer commitments., Lead the planning, execution and delivery of engineering development programmes, ensuring performance, cost, quality and schedule objectives are achieved. Drive programme governance, risk management and decision-making, escalating key issues and recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees. Own project schedules, budgets and development milestones from contract award through to entry into service. Act as a primary interface for customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the programme lifecycle. Lead cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams across UK, France and US sites, coordinating engineering, industrialisation, procurement and partner activities. Manage programme risks, opportunities, changes and configuration control activities, ensuring robust assessment of cost, schedule and technical impacts. Develop and maintain project dashboards, governance reviews and performance reporting, providing accurate programme status updates to leadership teams. Champion continuous improvement, project management best practice and the effective use of Safran's development processes, methodologies and digital tools.

Degree qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Proven experience leading complex engineering development programmes within aerospace, defence or another highly-regulated industrial manufacturing industry. Strong track record of delivering programmes against cost, schedule and quality targets across the full product development lifecycle. Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams, including suppliers and external development partners. Strong knowledge of project and programme management methodologies (APM, PMI or equivalent), alongside experience of stage-gate or PLM-based development processes.

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. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.

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
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.