Eaton Corporation
Project Manager - Aerospace & Defence
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Discover Eaton Wimborne – Where Advanced Technology Fuels Global Defence Innovation
At our Wimborne site, formerly Cobham Mission Systems and now proudly part of the Eaton portfolio, we're redefining what’s possible in aerospace and defence. With a 1,000-strong team and a legacy of engineering precision, we design and manufacture world-class air-to-air refuelling systems and actuation solutions (weapons carriage) that support some of the most critical missions on the planet.
This is no ordinary facility. It’s a high-tech centre of excellence harnessing AI, machine learning, integrated testing, and next-generation systems to create equipment trusted by governments and defence forces worldwide. From concept to deployment, everything we do is driven by cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to safety, performance, and progress.
But it’s not just about the tech—it’s about people. We believe in developing careers, not just job titles. From early talent to experienced specialists, we foster an environment where curiosity is fuelled, achievements are recognised, and growth is built into the journey.
Please note: As a defence site, we operate under ITAR regulations and all applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
Role purpose:
Responsible for leading and managing a Project within Aerospace industry. The Project involves the development and qualification of a new standard of equipment that will be fitted to future AAR (Air to Air Refuelling) pods. Maintaining schedule, cost and quality are essential along with motivating the cross functional team, engaging with senior internal stakeholders and being the key customer interface.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver project to agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
- Direct, motivate and provide leadership for the project team.
- Organise, coordinate and direct the project activities.
- Manage risks, issues and opportunities proactively.
- Ensure effective and open communication throughout the project team and with stakeholders.
- Lead the project teams planning efforts and identify resource requirements based on agreed scope.
- Manage relationships with key customer personnel.
- Manage the tracking, updating and reporting progress and or variance on all aspects of the Project to include financials (EAC), project plans (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), project risk registers.
- Adhere to all project governance requirements (internal phase reviews).
- Co-operate with management to meet the employer’s legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Ensure sensitive data is shared, both internally and externally, in line with Eaton’s policy.
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Qualifications:
- Good leadership skills.
- Goal orientation balancing task, team and individual needs to achieve the right outcomes.
- Good interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, persuasion).
- Drive, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop.
- Methodical and organised.
- Facilitator/mediator that with guidance is able to resolve conflict.
- Foundation level commercial/contractual understanding.
- Demonstrable PPM competences (EAC and ETC through schedule management and risk management).
- Experience of being in a delivery focused project team.
- Experience working in cross-functional, integrated project team.
- Knowledge of the product life cycle.
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of PPM techniques.
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What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
- We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
- We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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