Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Published 08.26.2026 Company :
Safran Electronics & Defense Job field :
Programs Location :
Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type :
Permanent Contract duration :
Full-time Professional status :
Professional, Engineer & Manager Published 08.26.2026

Job Description Project Manager Wolverhampton Looking  after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Role Responsible for leading the delivery of aerospace actuation system programmes across the full product lifecycle, ensuring achievement of customer, quality, cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements. Working with cross-functional teams and customers, you will drive programme execution, manage risks and performance, and ensure successful delivery of innovative and reliable aerospace solutions.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead cross-functional programme teams across Engineering, Industrialisation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to achieve programme objectives.
• Manage programme scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resource plans to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and customer commitments.
• Act as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on programme performance and progress.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements, company processes, and governance standards throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Monitor and report programme performance

Job Requirements What You'll Bring Essential
• Demonstrated experience in project management within an aerospace, defence, or high-value manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes, including production readiness and lifecycle delivery
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments
• Experience managing project performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk
• Structured and methodical approach to planning, governance, and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Understanding of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. AS9100)
Desirable
• Experience with actuation systems, electromechanical or hydraulic equipment
• Formal project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APMP)
• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation phases
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
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