Senior Project Managers - Aerospace Engineering

Our client, operating in the aerospace industry, is currently seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join their team on a contract basis.

Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid model can be explored once settled)
Contract: Initial 6 months, potential extension likely
Rate: DOE - Inside IR35

• Structure and lead projects, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives
• Drive project development plans and ensure product performance objectives are met
• Maintain accountability for development schedule adherence and cost targets
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams (IPTs) across multiple sites
• Lead risk and opportunity management processes, ensuring the project''s risk register is maintained
• Serve as the primary interface with customers and stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure compliance with project management standards
• Champion continuous improvement in project management practices, sharing lessons learned and best practices

• Experience leading complex engineering development programmes in aerospace or regulated environments
• Proficiency in formal project management methodologies such as APM, PMI, or equivalent
• Understanding of PLM frameworks or equivalent stage-gate development processes
• Strong experience in managing programme performance against cost, schedule, and quality targets
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional, cross-site teams
• Knowledge of risk and opportunity management, change control, and project governance frameworks
• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related technical disciplines

• Experience within the Group or equivalent large aerospace supplier
• Familiarity with enterprise PM/ERP systems such as Planisware OSMOZ
• Knowledge of APQP and aerospace quality standards (AS9100)
• Proficiency in French for cross-site coordination
• Experience with Agile project management methodology

• Strong delivery accountability and technical credibility
• Effective stakeholder leadership and communication skills
• Ability to think structurally and bring clarity to complex programmes
• Experienced in proactive risk management and maintaining integrity
• Collaborative and thrives in a multi-cultural, multi-site environment

If you are a technically credible Senior Project Manager seeking the opportunity to lead challenging aerospace projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s dynamic and ambitious team.