How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Project Manager – Aerospace & Defence - Cheltenham UK
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a growing Programme Management team within the Aerospace and Defence Sector.
The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, budgets, risks, customer relationships, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver projects through the full lifecycle from bid stage to completion.
- Manage project plans, budgets, risks, resources, and contractual milestones.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, suppliers, and customers.
- Lead change management, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and junior team members.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ project management experience within an engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or similar environment.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and quality processes.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- PMQ/APM qualification (or willingness to achieve).
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills