Transfer of Work Lead – Aerospace Industrialisation

ALTEN; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social gatherings & team building

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN seeks an experienced Transfer Of Work Manager to lead complex work transfer and industrialisation projects through the full lifecycle in Belfast. You will drive execution, coordinate Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics, and manage risks, costs, and schedules to meet objectives.

The role requires mid to senior level experience in engineering environments, strong stakeholder communication, and APQP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or industrial environments.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Experience tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting project status reports and performance metrics.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned ToW projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery against schedule, budget, quality, and performance targets.
• Coordinate project activities across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, track progress, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead APQP activities and support the successful industrialisation and transfer of work to supplier sites.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive actions to ensure delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prepare and present project reports, KPIs, and status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate project meetings, track actions, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring clear communication.
• Support governance reviews and ensure compliance with processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to programme objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Coordination

Communication

Reporting

Organisational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

Military experience (equiv)

PM qualifications (PRINCE2/PMP/APMP)

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

NPI/industrialisation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALTEN seeks an experienced Transfer Of Work Manager to lead complex work transfer and industrialisation projects through the full lifecycle in Belfast. You will drive execution, coordinate Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics, and manage risks, costs, and schedules to meet objectives.

The role requires mid to senior level experience in engineering environments, strong stakeholder communication, and APQP familiarity.