Technical Project Manager - Aerospace

Our client, a world-leading manufacturer of aerospace electrical systems, specialising in generators, power distribution equipment, and electrical motors for civil and military aircraft, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This role is critical in delivering complex engineering programmes across the full product development lifecycle for a renowned aerospace and defence group.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining the full project breakdown structure, including Product, Work, Organisation, Resource, and Cost Breakdown Structures.
• Ensuring each Work Package is thoroughly described and linked to deliverables with a single identified owner.
• Supporting the Senior Project Manager in the day-to-day delivery of assigned projects, managing risks and tracking actions.
• Coordinating project team activities to meet Quality, Cost, and Schedule (QCD) objectives.
• Maintaining project schedules, risk registers, and action tracking using project management tools like Planisware OSMOZ.
• Preparing project status reports and governance packs for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting customer relationships, planning coordination, and technical exchanges under the direction of the Senior Project Manager.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of project management practices within the organisation.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in project management within an engineering environment, with a proven track record of meeting QCD objectives.
• Practical knowledge of project structuration frameworks, including PBS, WBS, OBS, RBS, and CBS.
• Ability to develop and maintain a Project Development Plan (PDP) covering development approach, team organisation, and meeting rituals.
• Knowledge of cost estimation methodologies (NRC/RC) and risk and opportunity management practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams in a matrix organisation.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools consistent with a stage-gate development lifecycle.
• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in aerospace and/or defence project management.
• Familiarity with Planisware OSMOZ or similar enterprise PM/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of APQP and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
• Professional project management qualifications like APM PMQ or PMP.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• French language skills beneficial for cross-site coordination.

If you are a skilled Technical Project Manager with a passion for aerospace engineering and a track record of successful project delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and take your career to new heights.