Project Manager / Business Manager
Filton – Hybrid Working
6 Month initial contract - likely to be extended
Sector: Aerospace Engineering / Systems Centre of Competence
Shape the Future of Landing Gear Engineering
Are you a proactive project professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and business operations? The Commercial Landing Gear Operations Integration Team (1YLI) is looking for a dynamic Business & Project Management Partner to support our world-class engineering community.
In this role, you won't just be tracking tasks; you will be an operational catalyst, deployed directly into our engineering functional teams to ensure we deliver on our global commercial commitments.
The Role
As a Business & Project Management Partner, you will act as the bridge between engineering technicality and operational efficiency. Your mission is to provide the structure, data, and guidance that allows our engineers to focus on what they do best.
Key Responsibilities:
Assure business and project management processes are followed, maintaining a credible multi-year workload and financial plan.
Manage internal resourcing and external supplier activities in full compliance with company policies.
Proactively collate and report KPIs, ensuring business management data is available for high-level decision-making.
: Promote a mindset of anticipation to identify potential risks and workload evolutions before they impact the plan.
Deputise for Engineering functional leaders in governance reviews regarding finance, resourcing, and performance.
Mentor the engineering community on best practices and support the implementation of new, agile ways of working.
Who You Are
We are looking for a curious, innovative, and agile professional who isn't afraid to challenge the norm.
Your Experience & Skills:
Proven experience in Business Management and/or Project Management, ideally with an interest in project controlling and business improvement.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills; able to engage, inspire, and manage multiple stakeholders with high energy.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in digital tools to drive data-led performance management.
Autonomous, flexible, and customer-focused, with a genuine willingness to learn and continuously improve