Project Manager - Transfers (2 Years FTC)

Safran companies; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join their Transfer Team in Burnley. This role involves overseeing project transfers, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and conduct risk assessments to ensure project success. The company offers a supportive work environment with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, along with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and have a passion for project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

37 hour working week

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

BUPA private medical insurance

Continuous professional development support

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Corporate membership at fitness center

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Degree/HND or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of French is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project transfers within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Conduct formal reviews with project teams and stakeholders.
• Mitigate risks and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Teamwork

French Language

Education

Degree/HND or equivalent experience

Job description

Published 03.08.2025

Company: Safran Nacelles
Job field: Project management
Location: Burnley, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Fixed Term contract
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft.

Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles:

1. Promoting diversity and inclusion
2. Developing skills and building opportunities
3. Creating a trustworthy workplace
4. Promoting collaboration and mutual support

What will I be doing?
Part of the Transfer Team who are responsible for agreed transfers within the SPI organisation (Strategy, Projects, Industrial).

- Ensuring all transfers are completed within the agreed timescale and budget.
- Working in accordance with GRP-0025 for procedures and governance.
- Resource management per project, highlighting any risks on resources in the near future.
- Chair and manage cross-functional meetings to agree on resource/timescales on departmental responsibilities.
- Creation of project plans for each transfer with clear milestones and critical path.
- Undertake formal reviews with the Project team to ensure plans progress to agreed timelines.
- Undertake formal reviews with external suppliers/internal customers to ensure plans progress to agreed timelines.
- Mitigate gaps to project plans.
- Budget adherence of department.
- Budget management per project.
- Completion of transfers in line with agreed timescales.
- Submit monthly presentations on transfer progress, inventory impacts, budget adherence, and present at key Group reviews.
- Identification and risk management per transfer.
- Undertake risk reviews on all projects and identify and implement mitigation plans.
- Work as part of a team to manage the exposure of risk through engagement with key stakeholders and suppliers within the wider supply chain function along with the implementation of risk management actions.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary
- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
- Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
- 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax-efficient salary exchange
- 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
- Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
- Support for your continuous professional development and career development
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
- Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
- Cycles to work scheme
- Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform

Job Requirements

What you need from me?
- Degree/HND or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of the French Language

Desirable:
- Team player, ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality
- Accuracy in administration skills
- Good communication skills – verbal and written
- Ability to follow up and take action where necessary
- Influencing skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and motivated for progressing quickly
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience of dealing with a wide range of international suppliers

Person Specification:
- Robust communication, influencing skills and relationship management skills
- Ability to identify and address key risk management issues
- Intellectual agility and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Cross-Functional Team working
- Strong 'can do' attitude

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.