Senior Project Manager

Alexander Associates are working with a groundbreaking and rapidly expanding launch provider who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

As a Project Manager, you’ll work closely with engineering, business, legal, and finance teams to keep projects on track—delivering on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Creation and management of new and existing work packages and projects
• Managing stakeholders and ensuring technical delivery of Engineering Projects
• Oversight of delivery of verification evidence for the launch vehicle and its systems
• Contribute to upcoming Grants and Future Projects

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10 + years’ experience in a Project Management role
• Professional PM qualification such as Prince2 (Foundation or Practitioner)
• Have track record of delivering projects to agreed times & budgets
• Experience of running fast paced operations, managing and motivating teams to succeed
• Experience of maintaining relationships and liaison with team members and key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules, within a technical environment
• Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable decision making
• Understanding of non-core project management roles such as purchasing, and engineering management etc.
• Experience in creation of project business cases and pitching to stakeholders

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Experience with the ECSS systems engineering process or equivalent
• STEM qualification or relevant professional experience
• Experience with systems engineering for Vehicle Systems in Aerospace or Defence

Additional Requirements

• Valid passport, including right to work in the UK
• Full driving license
• Successfully clear all applicable internal and National Security Vetting requirements

This is a great opportunity to be part of a bold, fast-moving team in a cutting-edge industry. If you''re driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, apply now and join the journey to orbit.