Engineering Delivery Manager / Work Package Owner in Crawley

Acron Aviation Training Systems plays a key role in delivering the Acron Aviation Solutions mantra of ‘Creating Safer Skies’. From our computer-based solutions all the way to our state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators (FFS), improving the training experience and creating safer skies is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fixed Training Devices (FTD) and FFS feature aircraft-specific flight decks, offering the form, fit, feel, and function of the actual aircraft.

We are seeking highly skilled Work Package Owners (WPO) / Engineering Delivery Managers (EDM) to lead multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of innovative products and services for state-of-the-art flight simulators. Based in Greater London with hybrid working opportunities available, you will be responsible for overseeing complex work packages, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with industry standards. Your leadership, technical governance and programme management will be pivotal in shaping our flight simulation solutions.

Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast-moving, customer-oriented, and results-driven. This particular opportunity is right at the heart of our transformation goals. This role will suit an individual that is highly motivated, hands-on and wants to implement change. We are seeking dynamic individuals who embody our core values of agility, customer focus, ownership, and transparency.

In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, moving quickly to adapt and make decisions that drive progress while always keeping the customer first. You’ll demonstrate accountability by owning your objectives from start to finish, ensuring high-quality outcomes that prioritise customer needs. We value honest, open communication, so speaking candidly and providing constructive feedback is essential. Above all, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do — working together to achieve shared goals, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Our Values

• Customer First
• Own It
• Move Fast
• Speak Candidly

What we can offer

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Staff car park including electric vehicle charging stations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including software, hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-quality products and services.
• Act as the primary owner of work packages ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality are aligned with project goals.
• Implement technical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure alignment on project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive risk management processes, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the delivery of products and services meets the regulatory and quality standards critical to the aerospace industry.
• Provide leadership in engineering project management, maintaining project oversight and ensuring technical integrity.
• Report regularly to senior leadership and customers, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Support the continuous improvement of delivery processes, enhancing efficiency and ensuring successful outcomes for future projects.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Work Package Owner / Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Technical Lead in the aerospace or simulation industries.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace standards and experience in ensuring compliance with these standards.
• Strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent engineering project management and technical governance skills, with the ability to manage risks and drive teams to achieve challenging goals.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership and engaging with customers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a passion for delivering excellence in the aerospace sector.
• Experience in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace systems is highly desirable.

Please note: All candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK.