Hybrid Aviation Program Leader for High-Impact Projects

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive package

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading aerospace solutions provider, seeks a Lead Aviation Project Manager in Sandton, Gauteng to oversee complex aviation development projects from conception through to completion. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure compliance with aviation regulations, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires a PMP certification, 10+ years in project management with at least 5

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years PM experience, at least 5 years in aviation/aerospace.
• PMP certification required.
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of aviation projects from planning to closure.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster high performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders including clients and regulators.
• Monitor progress with KPIs and provide status reports.
• Manage changes and document them properly.
• Capture and apply lessons learned to future projects.

Skills

PMP

PM Methodologies

MS Project

Primavera

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering degree

Masters preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading aerospace solutions provider, seeks a Lead Aviation Project Manager in Sandton, Gauteng to oversee complex aviation development projects from conception through to completion. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure compliance with aviation regulations, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires a PMP certification, 10+ years in project management with at least 5