Senior Project Manager

Description:

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its aerospace design and manufacturing operation in Manchester. This permanent role will oversee the successful delivery of projects involving new product design, manufacture and external supply, ensuring that timescales, budgets, technical requirements and quality standards are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the efficient delivery of aerospace projects in line with agreed schedules, budgets and technical requirements
Lead project kick-off meetings and ensure that work scopes, timescales, budgets and technical information are clearly communicated
Create and maintain project plans using MS Project, coordinating schedules with departmental heads and planning teams
Raise top-level jobs within the Syteline MRP system and monitor project progress through regular reviews
Provide weekly status updates to customers and report on schedule adherence, technical matters, risks and budget performance
Coordinate internal resources, project staff and external suppliers to achieve agreed delivery and quality standards
Organise design reviews and project milestones, ensuring that deliverables meet contractual and customer requirements
Identify contract variations, support quotation preparation and liaise with subcontractors where appropriate

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in project management within aerospace, aviation, engineering or another safety-critical industry
Proficiency in MS Project, including the creation and maintenance of detailed project plans
Experience delivering ERP programmes or projects, with previous PMO support experience covering issues, risks and progress tracking
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and effective project reporting practices
Ability to manage projects combining new product development, manufacturing and the external supply of parts and services
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage mixed-capability teams within a matrix organisation
Experience managing external suppliers, including those operating at remote locations
Tenacity when addressing technical issues, project risks and the impact of change
Understanding of ISO, AS9100 or AS9110 procedures and compliance would be advantageous
Relevant technical qualification at degree level, or equivalent experience in new product development, alongside a recognised project management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2

Personal Qualities:

Professional, respectful and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders
Proactive, enthusiastic and methodical attitude towards complex projects
Resilience when working to tight deadlines and changing priorities
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required

Working Arrangements:

The role is based at the client's design office in Sharston Green Business Park, Manchester, with working hours of 8:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday. Working hours may be negotiable, and occasional additional hours may be required to meet project commitments.
If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in aerospace, engineering or safety-critical project delivery, apply now to take the next step in your career with our client