NPI Senior Project Manager in London

Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Senior Project Manager. Full time, permanent position, 39 hours per week. Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB. Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The Senior Project Manager will supervise all aspects of projects within the business including but not a comprehensive list NPI, Mods, change management, facilities and work transfer. Support and mentor PMs and all project activities (IPTs). Provide a customer focal point for all aspects of project work across all value stream and any project assigned to programme management.

The Senior Project Manager will need extensive knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, inputs/outputs and techniques. Perform continuous monitoring and controls to minimise project risk and ensure safe delivery within quality requirements, schedule and budget. Proactively contribute to the development of project management standards, processes and procedures.

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25% off local gym membership

• Coordinate and supervise as required all IPTs and customer interaction whilst reporting accordingly, ensuring the PM Department identify and nurture stakeholders and ownership of key tasks.
• Interface with the customer to present required updates on current NPI/All Projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Support all activities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Manage multi-site IPTs and resource allocated to those projects.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques (KPIs).
• Develop and oversee fully detailed project plans covering resource, costs, timelines, budgets, risks, opportunities, lessons learned and all required activities.
• Hold all resource allocated to the project accountable for their roles, tasks and responsibilities to ensure the programme runs on time and to budget.
• Analyse and manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Report the overall status of the projects to both internal and external stakeholders and initiate expediting as required.
• Accountable to ensure the IPTs and all relevant stakeholders provide inputs timely as required.
• To provide leadership and mentor IPTs.
• To lead or support product and project reviews as required (weekly and monthly).
• Perform other related duties as assigned and step-up when Commercial Director is on holiday.
• Lead, engage and motivate Project team direct reports by acting as a role model for the Company values and ensuring that systems and procedures are followed.

• Professional Accreditation: Engineering accreditation is an advantage, PMP or equivalent project certification.
• Experience: Proven and referenced working experience in project management, previous proven experience in leading projects ideally in Aerospace and managing cross functional IPT teams, proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence, experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary, previous experience in managing modifications and work transfer, robust experience within the aviation industry, solid understand and use of EVM.
• Key Competencies: Computer literate (MS Office, MS Project, EFACS), good negotiator, excellent communication skills, good Coordination of PeopleSoft skills (customers).
• Other skills/Abilities: Strategically and tactically minded, overview of operational environments, excellent written and verbal communication skills, practically minded, self-motivated with initiative and commitment.
• Personal Attributes: Driven, can-do attitude, hands on, detail orientated.

About us: Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name "Magellan Aerospace Corporation" in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company's vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Confidentiality: Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated. Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.