Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace launch provider is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee engineering projects and ensure timely delivery within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers a chance to work in a cutting-edge industry as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a Project Management role.
• Track record of delivering projects to agreed times & budgets.
• Experience in creation of project business cases and pitching to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Creation and management of new and existing work packages and projects.
• Managing stakeholders and ensuring technical delivery of Engineering Projects.
• Oversight of delivery of verification evidence for the launch vehicle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Control

Team Leadership

Systems Engineering

Education

STEM qualification or relevant professional experience

Professional PM qualification such as Prince2

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22.08.2025

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06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

Alexander Associates are working with a groundbreaking and rapidly expanding launch provider who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

As a Project Manager, you’ll work closely with engineering, business, legal, and finance teams to keep projects on track—delivering on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Creation and management of new and existing work packages and projects
• Managing stakeholders and ensuring technical delivery of Engineering Projects
• Oversight of delivery of verification evidence for the launch vehicle and its systems
• Contribute to upcoming Grants and Future Projects

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10 + years’ experience in a Project Management role
• Professional PM qualification such as Prince2 (Foundation or Practitioner)
• Have track record of delivering projects to agreed times & budgets
• Experience of running fast paced operations, managing and motivating teams to succeed
• Experience of maintaining relationships and liaison with team members and key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules, within a technical environment
• Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable decision making
• Understanding of non-core project management roles such as purchasing, and engineering management etc.
• Experience in creation of project business cases and pitching to stakeholders
• Experience with the ECSS systems engineering process or equivalent
• STEM qualification or relevant professional experience
• Experience with systems engineering for Vehicle Systems in Aerospace or Defence

Additional Requirements

• Valid passport, including right to work in the UK
• Full driving license
• Successfully clear all applicable internal and National Security Vetting requirements

This is a great opportunity to be part of a bold, fast-moving team in a cutting-edge industry. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, apply now and join the journey to orbit.