An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a global programme management team delivering design, manufacture, and lifecycle support of cutting-edge aviation training solutions to customers worldwide.
You will lead multiple concurrent projects across the full lifecycle, from concept and design through to certification, delivery, and in-service modification, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and international clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager looking to operate in a high-impact, technically complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including new system builds and complex engineering upgrades
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external partners
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Develop and maintain project plans (WBS, schedules, budgets, risk registers)
- Monitor performance and proactively resolve issues
- Maintain strong financial oversight, including budgeting and forecasting
- Identify and mitigate risks while driving opportunities
- Ensure effective configuration and change management
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Provide clear reporting to senior leadership
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects involving hardware and software integration
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMI, MSP)
- Background in aviation, aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Office tools
Desirable Experience
- Experience with aviation or safety-critical systems
- Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (EASA, FAA)
- Experience working with international customers
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
- Pension contribution (up to 7%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Group income protection
- Flexible benefits (health cash plan, dental, gym, cycle to work, etc.)
- Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
- On-site parking (including EV charging)