Senior Project Manager
Alexander Associates are working with a groundbreaking and rapidly expanding launch provider who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team.
As a Project Manager, you’ll work closely with engineering, business, legal, and finance teams to keep projects on track—delivering on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
* Creation and management of new and existing work packages and projects
* Managing stakeholders and ensuring technical delivery of Engineering Projects
* Oversight of delivery of verification evidence for the launch vehicle and its systems
* Contribute to upcoming Grants and Future Projects
Essential Experience & Skills
* 10 + years’ experience in a Project Management role
* Professional PM qualification such as Prince2 (Foundation or Practitioner)
* Have track record of delivering projects to agreed times & budgets
* Experience of running fast paced operations, managing and motivating teams to succeed
* Experience of maintaining relationships and liaison with team members and key stakeholders, both internal and external
* Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules, within a technical environment
* Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable decision making
* Understanding of non-core project management roles such as purchasing, and engineering management etc.
* Experience in creation of project business cases and pitching to stakeholders
Desirable Experience & Skills
* Experience with the ECSS systems engineering process or equivalent
* STEM qualification or relevant professional experience
* Experience with systems engineering for Vehicle Systems in Aerospace or Defence
Additional Requirements
* Valid passport, including right to work in the UK
* Full driving license
* Successfully clear all applicable internal and National Security Vetting requirements
This is a great opportunity to be part of a bold, fast-moving team in a cutting-edge industry. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, apply now and join the journey to orbit.