Project Manager (Technical)

Safran; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bank)

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Job summary

Safran Pitstone in the UK seeks a Project Manager (Technical) to lead the delivery of complex engineering development programmes across the UK, France and US, ensuring cost, schedule and quality commitments are met. You will partner with the Project Chief Engineer and Programme Manager and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

You will drive governance, risk management and customer interfaces, and apply stage-gate/PLM processes within a highly regulated aerospace context to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering development programmes in aerospace/defence or similar regulated industry.
• Track record delivering programmes against cost, schedule and quality targets.
• Experience managing customer relationships and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of project and programme management methodologies (APM, PMI) and stage-gate or PLM-based development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

PLM / stage-gate

Cost control

Supplier management

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/BSc)

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

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. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) 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. Candidate skills & requirements 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 don't meet 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. We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight. Position locationJob locationEurope, UK, England, LondonCity (-ies)Pitstone. General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions. Reference 2026-188970 Position descriptionDomainResearch, design and developmentJob field / Job profileProject management - Project management Job titleProject Manager (Technical)Employment typePermanentProfessional categoryProfessional, Engineer & ManagerPart time / Full timeFull-timeJob descriptionProject Manager (Technical)PitstoneSafran - 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.

• 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