Senior Project Manager, Aerospace & Defence Programs

Akkodis; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Aerospace & Defence Business Unit to lead complex work packages and programmes, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality while coordinating with programme managers, technical leads, and stakeholders.

You will provide clear client reporting, manage risks and dependencies, and guide multi-disciplinary teams with a consulting mindset to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Typically 6+ years in project management delivering complex engineering, software, or consulting projects.
• Strong client-facing experience with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and programmes from initiation to closure.
• Maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders and report progress.
• Develop detailed plans, budgets and manage resources and timesheets.
• Drive risk management and change control and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Project management tools

Education

Prince2/APM/PMP certification

Delivery frameworks knowledge

Job description

Akkodis Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Aerospace & Defence Business Unit to lead complex work packages and programmes, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality while coordinating with programme managers, technical leads, and stakeholders.

You will provide clear client reporting, manage risks and dependencies, and guide multi-disciplinary teams with a consulting mindset to achieve successful outcomes.