Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Pitstone, Hertfordshire - hybrid Inside IR35 6-12 monthsRole overview:The Senior Project Manager, together with the Programme Manager and the PCE acts as the principal project interface with the customer and key stakeholders. They lead cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams (IPTs) possibly spanning UK, France, and US sites, and are accountable for driving convergence of the technical-economic definition of the product against programme targets.The Senior Project Manager has primary accountability for structuring and leading the delivery of assigned development programmes - ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are met in full alignment within the Group standards and the DEV process (including APQP).Requirements:Demonstrable experience leading complex engineering development programmes in an aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated environment.Strong track record of managing programme performance against cost (NRC/RC), schedule, and quality targets through the full development lifecycle.Experience acting as the primary customer interface and managing senior internal and external stakeholders.Proven ability to lead cross-functional, cross-site IPTs, including management of external suppliers and build-to-spec partners.Proficiency in formal project management methodologies - APM, PMI, or equivalent - with a working understanding of PLM framework or an equivalent stage-gate development process.Proficiency in risk and ..... full job details .....