Project Manager, Operations Manager, Aerospace ​/ Aviation ​/ Avionics

Date Posted:  | Country:
United Kingdom |

Location:

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire | Position Role Type:
Onsite. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join the team in Leighton Buzzard, leading new galley projects for the Airbus A350 XWB. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with applicants. This hybrid role will require on‑site presence for a minimum of 3 days a week.

• You will work closely with the senior program manager and manage projects in their entirety.
• This highly collaborative role will involve working with numerous stakeholders and customers.
• Work within an IPT environment (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial…) to ensure that the projects under your responsibility are resourced appropriately.
• Create and execute project plans, including revisions where necessary to meet changing needs and requirements. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Manage day‑to‑day aspects of projects and keep them rolling forward to meet agreed timelines. Pro‑actively manage and track changes in project scope.
• Project documentation must be accurate and kept up to date.
• Work with and manage a core PM team.

• Educated to degree level in a STEM discipline.
• Strong project management skills and experience ideally in complex projects in a matrix environment.
• Proven experience in project management, ideally within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating a minimum of two years.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Project and JDE/SAP).
• Commercial knowledge/awareness and a strong focus on the delivery of objectives.
• Good planning skills (Microsoft Project or Primavera).
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and Product Lifecycle – PDR, CDR, FAI.
• Is a change agent to drive continuous improvements in a highly challenging environment.
• Extended customer exposure experience.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive salary
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle‑to‑work scheme & other employee discounts.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

Are you ready to join our team?

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