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Project Manager
Project Manager – Aerospace Systems
About the Role
We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing over a century of experience and innovation across commercial and military aerospace.
By joining our team, you’ll help deliver our purpose: ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow’. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, shape cutting-edge technology, and contribute to solving society’s greatest engineering challenges.
At Parker Meggitt, we don’t fit roles into candidates—we find the right fit for you. If you’re an inquisitive thinker with bold ideas and an unwavering drive to succeed, we’ll identify where you thrive.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will oversee internal project(s) from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and timelines. This role combines leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive success at every phase of the Parker Meggitt gated programme lifecycle.
With a focus on cost control, performance, and risk mitigation, you’ll guide teams with expert project management methodologies and maintain open communication with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Develop and lead an integrated project team, delivering predetermined deliverables per the business case.
- Oversee a gated Parker Meggitt programme lifecycle process, balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
- Define, capture, and track requirements alongside acceptance criteria throughout the project lifecycle.
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Execution & Delivery Excellence
- Achieve project milestones while aligning with deadlines; proactively manage risks that impact schedule.
- Optimise cross-functional collaboration, ensuring stakeholder needs align with project deliverables.
- Capture and present scope change requests for wider programme dispotions.
- Forecast cost phasing and monitor non-recurring expenses against approved budgets, addressing variances.
Customer & Communicational Stewardship
- Act as a customer liaison, facilitating internal and external review meetings to align expectations.
- Present data-driven status updates to stakeholders, flagging attention areas.
- Foster a culture of best practice project management by motivating teams to adopt effective processes.
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- Essential: Strong background in project management, demonstrating delivery success.
- Preference for aerospace experience, particularly in New Product Development (NPD).
- Advantageous: Deep knowledge of aerospace qualification requirements and industry standards.
Methodologies & Tools
- Detailed understanding of project management frameworks and reporting structures.
- Preferred: Experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
- Formal project management training or certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit
- Experience in matrix-based organisations, interfacing with external customers/suppliers.
- Agility: Adaptable to changes in priorities and environments.
- Self-starter: Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Communication: Clear planning, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
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Security
- Security clearance at SC level may be required. If you lack clearance:
- Must be a British National residing in the UK for the past 5 years.
- Must be eligible for UK security clearance. More info: UK Security Vetting.
What We Offer
Parker Meggitt prioritises a balancing act—successful career and well-being—through a competitive rewards framework designed to support your health, wealth, and happiness:
- Well-being benefits: Early finish Fridays, discriminated gym membership, Income Protection.
- Progression: Career development opportunities and company share schemes.
- Flexibility: Holidays can be bought and sold, plus an extra volunteering day off.
- Financial security: Competitive pay package and up to 10% company contribution to pension.
- Support packages: Employee Assistance Program for health & wellbeing, plus Employee Perkz (discounts) on retail and lifestyle products.
Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where collaboration and respect drive innovation across our global sites. By valuing varied perspectives, we empower each colleague to realise their full potential.
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