Published 05.15.2026Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Project management Location : Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff# 2026-179762Published 05.15.2026Job DescriptionWhat does the role look like?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager within Actuation Systems. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, high-achieving individual who will report to the Aftermarket Senior Programme Manager, taking responsibility for a portfolio of Military Aftermarket platforms. The role requires a structured and methodical approach to project planning, cost control, and customer engagement. You will be working in a dynamic environment where your expertise in project management tools and lifecycle phases will play a critical role in driving successful project outcomes.What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?Act as the key point of contact for customers at a working level, ensuring customer satisfaction and conducting market feedback analysis.Drive all project outcomes related to cost, schedule, and quality.Utilise advanced project management tools & techniques to support execution and tracking.Own and manage project control tasks, including maintaining schedules, baseline data, and actual dates.Gather, analyse, and distribute key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project progress.Administer key project meetings such as risk review and change management boards.Support internal and external project data generation for governance and reviews.Ensure project governance and compliance with the Collins Management System (CMS).Maintain resource plans, ensuring alignment with project requirements.Contribute to key project documentation, including Program Plans, Support Plans, and cadence reviews.Job RequirementsWhat will you bring to the role?Essential skills:Strong customer focus, understanding key stakeholder needs and ensuring alignment with project objectives.Excellent communication skills, effectively conveying information across Integrated Project Development Teams (IPDT) and senior stakeholders.Project management expertise, with knowledge of lifecycle phases, cost management, and risk assessment.Desirable skills:Highly flexible and adaptable, responding to changing business priorities and project scope.Strong analytical problem-solving approach with a structured and methodical execution style.Experience or specialist knowledge in Aftermarket project management, governance, or specific project management tools.APM (or equivalent) accreditation – PFQ level preferred.Degree (or equivalent experience) with specialist knowledge in project management tools, policies, and standards across multiple lifecycle phases.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review25 days' holiday + bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceComprehensive health cash planFlexible working optionsPension (10% employer contribution) and life assuranceEarly finish on FridaysProfessional development, ongoing training, mentoringOnsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showersFamily-friendly and accessible workplace policiesCompany InformationSafran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.Locate your future workplaceStafford Road WV10 7EHWolverhamptonEngland United Kingdom
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