Position description

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management

Job title

Project Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

What does the role look like?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager within the Actuation Systems business at Safran Electronics & Defence. This role is responsible for delivering a range of Military and Civil Aftermarket projects.

Our Actuation Systems enable safer, quieter, and more efficient flights - enhancing the experience for both passengers and crew. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and financial performance.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
• Act as the primary project owner and customer focal point for assigned programmes.
• Lead an Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) to deliver project outcomes across cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage all aspects of project reporting, governance, and cadence activities, including CMBs, Risk Reviews, and Gate Reviews.
• Take ownership of P&L outcomes and project performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance across all PMO processes, tools, and governance standards.
• Support and coach junior project staff, promoting collaboration, communication, and effective decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive engagement and delivery excellence.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

What do we offer?
• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress
• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

Candidate skills & requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:
• Proven experience managing complex engineering or aftermarket projects with accountability for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across teams and customers.
• Excellent understanding of project governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Desirable skills:
• Professional project management accreditation (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Experience delivering projects within an Aftermarket or Aerospace environment.
• Ability to coach and develop junior project team members.
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience managing projects through multiple lifecycle phases.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Wolverhampton