Project Manager in Luton

Do you want to play a key role in sustaining one of Europe's biggest defence programmes? As a Senior Project Manager within our Typhoon Support Enterprise team, you will be at the centre of ensuring operational excellence for Typhoon DASS support across multiple customers. Based in Luton, you'll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation, while shaping the future of our support strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Management support to the DASS Support Programme Manager and help lead the cross‑functional Typhoon DASS Support Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring effective management of common topics across all Typhoon customers.
• Drive operational performance at ML4, focusing on repairs backlog reduction and operational efficiencies.
• Act as the main point of contact for all customer support DASS related product & repair queries.
• Champion best‑in‑class project management practices, including financial accountability and reporting.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project management, ideally within complex engineering or defence environments.
• Ability to lead, influence, and federate diverse cross‑functional teams.
• Strong capability in generating and executing data‑driven plans that deliver measurable benefits.
• Knowledge of the DASS product and the Eurofighter landscape is advantageous but not essential.
• The most important qualities are a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

• Pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
• Additional National Security Vetting may be required including the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
• Applicants will be required to meet eligibility requirements accordingly.

Benefits and Compensation

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from an award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for a bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a Friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Part‑time opportunities may be discussed.

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