Project Manager (Technical)

Safran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager (Technical) to lead complex aerospace engineering development programmes from concept through to entry into service. You will work closely with the Project Chief Engineer, Programme Manager and global stakeholders to ensure delivery against cost, quality, schedule and customer commitments.

This role requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline, experience managing regulated programmes, and a proven ability to lead

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience accepted.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering development programmes in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Strong track record delivering programmes against cost, schedule and quality targets.
• Experience managing customer relationships and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams with partners and suppliers.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (APM, PMI) and stage-gate/PLM processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of engineering development programmes meeting objectives.
• Drive governance, risk management and decision-making with senior leadership and steering committees.
• Own project schedules, budgets and milestones from award to entry into service.
• Interface with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders for alignment.
• Coordinate Integrated Programme Teams across UK, France and US sites.
• Manage risks, changes and configuration control with cost, schedule and technical impact analysis.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, governance reviews and status reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement and Safran development processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager (Technical) – Pitstone

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.

Your Role

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they're not meeting 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. 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 hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

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