Spacecraft Project Manager

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world-today.

Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering engineering projects from initiation through to completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and technical specialists to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope and within budget.

This role is ideal for someone with
project management experience
, preferably within the Aerospace, Space or Defence sector, who is looking to develop their career in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

• Location:
  Hybrid 3x onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of engineering and technical projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, plans and risk registers.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and key milestones.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project governance activities.

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years' experience in a Project Management role.
• Experience delivering projects within the Aerospace, Space or Defence sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets and project risks.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex engineering environment.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or
  equivalent
  military experience
  .
• Experience working on highly regulated engineering programmes.
• Knowledge of aerospace development life cycles and engineering processes.
• Understanding of configuration management and project governance frameworks.

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We…