Project Manager - Technology

Virgin Atlantic; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-impact projects in a hybrid environment. This role requires strong planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will have a certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, APM, PMP) and practical Agile experience. Join a diverse team committed to delivering meaningful change and embracing innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large project budgets with precision.
• Experience leading tech-enabled business change to benefit realisation.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own the project from kick-off to close-down.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery aligned to strategic goals.
• Create and manage detailed plans with mapped dependencies.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels throughout the process.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, and ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Strong planning and control

Budget and cost control

Risk and issue management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Leadership and team unity

Clear communication

Advanced Microsoft Project skills

Education

Certified in Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job details

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week at VHQ, Crawley
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 5th December 2025

In a nutshell

We're on the lookout for a seasoned Project Manager who can confidently lead the delivery of high-impact projects across Technology and Business Change. Whether it's a quick deployment or a complex, £5m+ programme, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Virgin Atlantic. You'll report to the Project Manager Lead, Enterprise Delivery, and your brief is clear: deliver business value, work across global teams, and flex effortlessly between Agile and Waterfall approaches. This is your chance to lead change that matters – to our people, our customers, and our business.

Day to day

You'll own the project from kick‑off to close‑down, managing timelines, finances, risks, and stakeholders like a pro.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving end‑to‑end project delivery aligned to Virgin Atlantic's delivery methodology and strategic goals
• Understanding and leveraging the project Business Case to steer delivery decisions
• Creating and managing detailed plans using MS Project, mapping dependencies, critical paths, and milestones
• Identifying and engaging stakeholders at all levels across tech, business, and third parties – and keeping them with you at every step
• Proactively managing scope, risks, issues and benefits realisation to ensure successful outcomes
• Running project budgets and financial forecasts with rigour – tracking, reporting, and adjusting as needed
• Leading diverse, cross‑functional project teams – creating a culture of collaboration and delivery accountability
• Maintaining project documentation, RAID logs, and reporting in line with governance frameworks
• Ensuring projects are transitioned smoothly into BAU support with no surprises

About you

You're a project manager who thrives in complex environments. You keep your cool under pressure, juggle competing priorities, and don't flinch when the stakes are high. You'll need:

• Strong planning and control – building and managing detailed project plans using MS Project
• Demonstrable experience with budget and cost control skills – managing large budgets with precision
• Confidence in risk and issue management – with clear mitigation planning
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing at all levels up to C‑Suite
• Experience leading tech‑enabled business change – and seeing it through to benefit realisation
• Solid change management instincts – ensuring smooth adoption across people and processes
• A strong grasp of governance – with crisp reporting and compliance baked in
• Leadership that unites teams around clear objectives and energises delivery
• Certified in Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP – essential)
• Practical Agile experience – ideally with Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Advanced Microsoft Project skills
• Demonstrable experience of budget ownership and financial reporting
• Clear communicator with the ability to influence and solve problems under pressure

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