Senior Project Manager Llangeinor, Bridgend | £50,000–£54,000 | Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing. TXM Recruit is recruiting a Senior Project Manager on behalf of an established aerospace and defense manufacturer; candidates able to start as soon as possible are preferred. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, production-focused projects, bringing together manufacturing, engineering and commercial teams to deliver customer commitments on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will manage customer contracts and internally funded projects. Your portfolio could include existing product supply, new product development and through-life support. The Role Lead cross-functional projects from planning through to delivery, taking responsibility for cost, schedule, quality and risk. Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to deliver manufacturing and contractual milestones. Maintain clear project plans, track progress and provide accurate reporting to senior stakeholders. Identify risks, resolve issues and implement recovery actions where delivery is at risk. Build strong customer relationships and manage internal and external stakeholders up to director level. Support bid preparation, ensuring proposed commitments are realistic and achievable. Identify opportunities for further business through existing projects and customer relationships. Improve project management tools and processes, and support and mentor other project managers.About You Experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects valued above £1 million, with significant risk profiles. A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, PMI or APM. Strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivering against time, cost and quality objectives. Confident leadership, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Able to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and remain effective under pressure. A collaborative approach, with experience developing or mentoring project managers.Experience within defence, aerospace, medical, automotive or another regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous, particularly where projects involve in-house production and subcontracted manufacturing. Experience managing projects above £3 million or several projects concurrently would also be beneficial. Additional Requirements Hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Full UK driving license. Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.To find out more or apply, contact Mark Hince at TXM Recruit or send your CV for consideration
Senior Project Manager employer: TXM Recruit
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