At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge aerospace projects and manage customer relationships.
- Company: Innovative aerospace company with a focus on technology and collaboration.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, mental health support, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the aerospace industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong leadership qualities are essential.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
Lead Project Manager – A400M Integrated Defensive Aids System (IDAS)
Salary
Location
Luton, UK
Lead Project Manager responsible for delivering the A400M Integrated Defensive Aids System (IDAS) onboard the A400M fleet.
Work in a cross‑functional team to drive schedule, risk, and milestone management, acting as the primary liaison with the customer and championing project management best practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management support to the IDAS Programme Manager and lead the Integrated Project Team (IPT).
- Ensure cross‑functional alignment across engineering, business functions, and customer stakeholders.
- Drive performance with a focus on schedule adherence, risk management, and milestone delivery.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the customer coordinating timely and effective responses.
- Champion best‑in‑class project management practices, including robust financial control, risk management, governance and performance reporting.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, resilience, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in project management within complex engineering, aerospace, or defence environments.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams and coordinate across multiple stakeholders and organisations.
- Strong planning and execution skills, underpinned by data‑driven decision‑making and performance management.
- Experience managing customer relationships and delivering against contractual and operational commitments.
- Knowledge of Defensive Aids Systems, A400M platform, or airborne survivability systems is advantageous but not essential.
- A proactive attitude, strong leadership qualities and a desire to learn.
Security Clearance
The role requires pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and may require National Security Vetting (NSV) including Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
- Generous leave and up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
- Company‑funded pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks.
- Eligibility for management‑level bonus scheme.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
- Referral programme rewards.
- Flexible benefits package with up to £500 annually on private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts and gym memberships.
- Flexible working with hybrid options; part‑time opportunities may be discussed.
- Employment Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hybrid Working: Hybrid (International, multicultural, innovative, technological environment)
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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Project Manager in Luton
Project Management
Risk Management
Schedule Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Coordination
Financial Control
Performance Reporting
