Overview
Senior Project Manager | Copello Global | Defence Engineering / Defence Technology
4 days per week on site. SC Clearance must be eligible for this role. Copello are partnered with a major Aerospace and Defence organisation near High Wycombe, seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of technically complex, high-value development projects.
This role offers the opportunity to drive end-to-end delivery, ensure alignment with customer expectations, internal standards, and business performance targets, and contribute to an established project delivery function.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of complex, multi-phase development projects across the full lifecycle — from planning and design through to delivery and acceptance.
* Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and engineering teams.
* Ensure delivery of projects to agreed cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
* Provide technical and commercial leadership across project teams, supporting engineering and operations to meet programme objectives.
* Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
* Lead project planning efforts including resource allocation, milestone planning, and work breakdown structures.
* Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and financial reports.
* Support continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives within the project function.
* Promote a culture of open communication, accountability, and excellence across the team.
* Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering Aerospace or Avionics engineering in a structured project environment.
* Show strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior stakeholders.
* Maintain commercial awareness and understanding of project financials, budgeting, and reporting.
* Experience managing the full project lifecycle from bid through to completion.
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
* Working knowledge of risk, change, and configuration management.
* Familiarity with project management methodologies such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMI.
* Background in aerospace, defence, avionics, or RF/communications systems.
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Project Management, etc.).
* Experience working in matrix organisations with integrated engineering teams.
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
* Experience in aerospace/defence sectors and avionics or RF/communications systems is desirable.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* PRINCE2, APM, or PMI experience a plus.
Employment type
* Full-time
Location
Near High Wycombe, United Kingdom
If you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply now, or send your CV to emmaw@copello.co.uk and we will be in touch for a further conversation.
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