Project Manager (Technical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension

Bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday

Dental and BUPA cover

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Project Manager (Technical) to lead complex engineering development programmes across UK sites, including UK, France and US partners. You will drive performance from concept to entry into service, ensuring delivery against cost, quality, schedule and customer commitments.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and champion Safran’s development processes and digital tools in a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of engineering development programmes to meet objectives for cost, quality and schedule.
• Manage programme governance, risk management and decision-making; escalate key issues to leadership.
• Own project schedules, budgets and milestones from contract award to entry into service.
• Interface with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams across UK, France and US sites.
• Manage risks, opportunities, changes and configuration control; assess impacts.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, governance reviews and performance reporting for leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement and effective use of Safran development processes and tools.

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager (Technical)

Vacancy details

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 description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management

Job title

Project Manager (Technical)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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.

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.

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Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

Pitstone