Lead Aerospace Program Manager | Innovate & Deliver

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

PTO

Relocation aid

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to lead high-value development programs from concept to delivery. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure on-time, on-spec outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds 7+ years in aerospace project management, a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, and PMP certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in aerospace or defence.
• Proven success in complex aerospace development or manufacturing projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace projects from initiation to closure with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain clear communication throughout.
• Oversee procurement of materials and services and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress, prepare status reports, and conduct project reviews.
• Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making within project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to lead high-value development programs from concept to delivery. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure on-time, on-spec outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds 7+ years in aerospace project management, a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, and PMP certification is desirable.