Overview
A Product focused Manufacturing Project Manager is required within the Combat Air Integrated Project Team (IPT) to take ownership of products within Operations. The role will cover all aspects of Product and Project Management including manufacturing hardware management to stock, support to securing product funding, input to roadmap governance, contract reviews, risk management, lifecycle management, and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
- Management and identification of product dependencies.
- Product risk and opportunity management.
- Achievement of product delivery to schedule, cost and quality.
- Lead the manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
- Management of internal and external stakeholder/customer relationships.
- Internal reporting to IPT Lead and/or Sector VP.
- Presentation at Sector and Line of Business performance reviews to present product summary status.
- Ensure adherence to company’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) as required and tailored to specific needs.
- Internal liaison with Capability Managers to help define Product Roadmaps.
- Liaison with Functional groups to ensure projects are appropriately resourced to achieve successful execution.
- Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (including Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing and Operations).
- Demonstrated experience with complex programmes, preferably in an Aerospace/Defence industry environment.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work‑package management, sub‑contract management and cost control.
- Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in an Engineering discipline.
- Office based role (3 days a week), using display screen equipment, working full‑time hours in a demanding environment.
- Required travel in the UK and potentially abroad, which may include overnight stays.
- Experience working in a challenging environment with tight deadlines.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting eligibility requirements for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
- Time to Recharge – generous leave with an opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
- Secure your Future – benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Rewarding Performance – all employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning – free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a Friend – receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working – flexible hours with hybrid working options; for part‑time opportunities please discuss possibilities for this role.
Primary Location
GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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