Senior Project Manager

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in airport operations is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Transformation & Strategic Change Leadership Team. This role involves managing multiple project deliveries and mentoring project managers. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in project management, particularly in large-scale transformations, alongside relevant certifications.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

11% company contribution pension

Car allowance

Private medical scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Range of company discounts

Free Virtual GP, available 24/7

Care Concierge service

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Project Manager with PRINCE2 and/or APM certification.
• Experience in large-scale change or transformation projects.
• Previous line management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across airports in Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands.
• Plan, track, and report on project progress, budgets, and risks.
• Line-manage and mentor Project Managers.

Skills

Communication

Financial Planning

Project Management

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

APM Certification

Job description

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· Based at Manchester Airport or London Stansted Airport

· Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance

· We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why MAG?

At MAG, we provide airport facilities and travel services that connect people worldwide. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers annually from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations globally, our businesses foster regional prosperity and bring people together. Sustainability is a core value, guiding us in environmental protection and community support through initiatives like decarbonisation, education, skills development, and volunteering.

We believe creating a first-class customer journey starts with a first-class career journey. We are committed to building inclusive environments where our colleagues can thrive. Our benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• 11% company contribution pension
• Car allowance
• Private medical scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP, available 24/7
• Care Concierge service
• Two volunteering days per year

The role

As a key member of the Transformation & Strategic Change Leadership Team, you will deliver projects across our airports in Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands. Your responsibilities include planning, tracking, and reporting on project progress, budgets, and risks to ensure successful delivery within schedule, budget, and quality constraints. You will also line-manage and mentor Project Managers, supporting their development and career progression.

What will make you successful in the role?

You should be an experienced Senior Project Manager with PRINCE2 and/or APM certification. Experience in large-scale change or transformation projects, financial planning, and effective communication at all organizational levels is essential. Previous line management experience, with a focus on team performance and development, is also required.