Senior Project Manager

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing the efficient delivery of projects in terms of timelines, budgetary constraints, and technical performance
• Ensuring project staff are trained and developed according to industry best practices and relevant qualifications
• Collaborating with the senior management team to ensure successful project outcomes
• Conducting project kick-off meetings and communicating work scope, schedule, and budget to the team
• Planning and scheduling projects with departmental heads and planning functions to meet delivery dates
• Raising top-level jobs within the Syteline (MRP system)
• Reporting project progress to relevant managers and sales executives through review meetings
• Providing weekly status updates to customers
• Liaising with internal departments to allocate adequate staff for project delivery
• Assisting with the preparation of quotations
• Issuing contract variation notices in agreement with managers or sales executives
• Coordinating with subcontractors under the guidance of the Supply Chain & Commercial Manager
• Organising design reviews and project milestones to ensure compliance with client requirements
• Working necessary hours to complete tasks at hand

Key Competencies:

• Proficient user of MS-Project with experience in creating and maintaining project plans
• Experience in delivering ERP programmes/projects and providing PMO support (issues, risks, tracking)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Enthusiastic and methodical approach to project management
• Ability to manage projects involving new product design, manufacturing, and external supply of parts and services
• Capability to manage external suppliers at remote locations
• Strong leadership skills in a matrix organisation
• Tenacity in tackling and overcoming technical issues and changes
• Familiarity with ISO/AS9100/9110 procedures and compliance (desirable but not essential)
• Experience in the aviation/aerospace or other safety-critical industries (desirable but not essential)
• Relevant technical qualification at degree level or experience with new product development
• Appropriate project management qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

If you are an experienced project manager with a background in aerospace and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career and join our client's dynamic team.