Senior Project Manager - Aerospace Experience Required
Location: Pitstone
Company: Akkodis
Reporting to: Practice Lead
Employment: Full-time - Hybrid
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology and R&D, supporting clients across digital transformation, product development and innovation. With expertise across mobility, software, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI and data analytics, Akkodis delivers solutions across Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy.
Scope
Akkodis is hiring a Senior Project Manager to support complex engineering development programmes within a structured, high-governance environment.
The role will involve leading cross-functional, multi-site teams and supporting delivery across performance, cost, quality and schedule, while working closely with engineering leadership, programme teams and key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Lead the planning and delivery of complex engineering development programmes
• Manage programme governance in line with APQP, stage-gate or similar lifecycle processes
• Track and manage risks, issues, cost, quality and schedule performance
• Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality functions
• Act as a key interface with customers, stakeholders and engineering leadership
• Support continuous improvement and delivery performance initiatives
• Provide clear programme reporting to senior stakeholders
Required Experience
• Senior Project Management experience within engineering or product development
• Experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary programmes
• Background in Aerospace or Defence
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple sites or geographies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Required Skills
• Programme planning, scheduling, risk management and cost control
• Strong technical credibility with engineering teams
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Commercial awareness and strong decision-making capability
• Familiarity with programme management tools and methodologies
Education
A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline is required. PRINCE2, PMP or similar certification would be desirable.
Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.