Junior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Aerospace & Defence – Cheltenham UK

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Junior Project Manager to join a growing Programme Management team within the Aerospace and Defence Sector.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, budgets, risks, customer relationships, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects through the full lifecycle from bid stage to completion.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, resources, and contractual milestones.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, suppliers, and customers.
• Lead change management, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and junior team members.

Requirements

• Demonstrable Project Management experience.
• Thorough understanding of project management techniques and methods, including risk analysis and management, scheduling and resource work allocation.
• Good knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of MS office and Project management software (e.g. MS Project etc.)
• Experience of working within a defined budget, and ability to develop budget management skills.
• Basic understanding of contract management and delivery.

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