Senior Project Manager

Soprasteria1; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Sopra Steria is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex digital transformation initiatives for aerospace clients. You will define roadmaps, optimize processes, and ensure successful adoption of technology solutions.

You will collaborate with executives, business leaders, and delivery teams to drive governance and delivery excellence. The role requires 10+ years of project management and experience managing multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments, with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management or Digital Transformation.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs in aerospace or regulated environments.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex digital transformation initiatives for aerospace clients.
• Define transformation roadmaps and ensure solution adoption.
• Lead governance, steering committees and project reviews to align priorities, scope, risks and delivery objectives.
• Manage scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Mentor project teams and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Business process analysis

Requirements management

Solution deployment

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-site / international programs

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience to join our growing Aerospace Digital Services team. In this role, you will lead complex digital transformation initiatives for our clients, ensuring that business objectives are effectively translated into sustainable and value-driven technology solutions.

You will work closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, operational teams, and technical experts to define transformation roadmaps, optimize business processes, and ensure successful solution adoption. As a trusted advisor, you will help align business needs with technological capabilities while driving project governance, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement.

You will also lead multidisciplinary teams composed of Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Software Engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Business Transformation Leadership

Lead complex digital transformation initiatives supporting quality, manufacturing, engineering, and operational business functions.

Drive the definition and execution of transformation strategies that improve operational performance, business efficiency, and solution adoption.

Requirements & Solution Delivery

Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to understand challenges, define requirements, and transform business needs into actionable project roadmaps and solution delivery plans.

Ensure alignment between business objectives, operational processes, and technology solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Establish and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, operational teams, technical experts, and executive stakeholders.

Lead governance activities, steering committees, and project reviews to ensure alignment on priorities, scope, risks, and delivery objectives.

Business Process Optimization

Analyze and improve end-to-end business processes across quality, manufacturing, and operational domains.

Identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to increase efficiency and sustainability.

Solution Strategy & Standardization

Promote the adoption of scalable and sustainable enterprise solutions by leveraging industry best practices and standard capabilities.

Support decision-making by balancing business requirements, technical feasibility, operational constraints, and long-term maintainability.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.

Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and help resolve complex functional, operational, and technical challenges.

Program & Deployment Management

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale transformation programs and solution deployments.

Manage scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.

Risk, Quality & Performance Management

Monitor project performance using defined KPIs and governance mechanisms.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that could impact delivery, quality, budget, or schedule.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Mentor project teams and contribute to the development of delivery best practices.

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Solution Delivery, Manufacturing Systems, Quality Systems, or Operational Excellence initiatives.

Proven experience leading large-scale business transformation programs in aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, transportation, or other complex regulated environments.

Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams and engaging executive-level stakeholders.

Skills & Achievements

Strong expertise in business process analysis, requirements management, and solution deployment.

Extensive experience delivering complex projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a results-oriented mindset.

Experience managing multi-site and international project environments.

Ability to translate strategic objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.

Knowledge of digital solutions, enterprise applications, system integrations, data analytics, and operational technologies.

PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Agile, or equivalent certifications are considered an asset.

At Sopra Steria, we believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. Here's what you can expect:

Competitive Compensation

• Attractive salary
• Annual performance bonus

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacte