Project Manager – Configuration Management in Belfast

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.

ALTEN is supporting a series of major transformation projects within the aeronautics sector. These initiatives focus on improving processes, data practices, digital tools, and operational workflows. The work involves close collaboration across several countries, requiring strong coordination between teams based in the UK, Europe, and North America. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to act as the local representative in Belfast, ensuring that project activities are well-organised, aligned, and progressing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site representative for the wider programme team, ensuring local alignment and supporting day-to-day decisions.
• Coordinate activities between the Belfast teams and international counterparts, maintaining clear communication and consistent progress.
• Analyse and document current processes, user groups, and local tools, including any unofficial systems in use.
• Organise and lead workshops, capturing discussions, decisions, and follow-up actions in a structured and reliable way.
• Apply established project management methods and standards to support planning, risk tracking, and overall project structure.
• Prepare and consolidate progress updates for international teams, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and easy to understand.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in project management, including planning, structuring, and risk tracking.
• Ability to analyse processes, data flows, and IT tools.
• Comfortable working in structured environments with clear methodologies.
• Knowledge of configuration management (advantageous but not essential).
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in an international or multi-site project environment.
• Understanding of process improvement or transformation programmes.
• Ability to work with technical teams (IT, engineering, data).
• Comfortable analysing operational workflows and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple streams of work.
• Experience preparing structured documentation, reports, or project deliverables.
• Ability to adapt quickly in changing environments and manage shifting priorities.

Additional Information

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.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle & Tech Scheme.
• 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 welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.