Senior Project Manager (6m Contract Inside IR35)

• Develop and maintain the project master schedule in the company tool, integrating inputs from UK, France, and US teams and aligning to Safran’s project management standards. Ensure regular reporting of development progress to the Programme Manager and the Steering Committee. Update the project dashboard at a minimum monthly, covering RC/NRC, milestone tracking, technical progress, deliverables, and KDDs (Key Decision Dates).

• Approve project documents in line with governance requirements.

• Pilot a PMO function where required to support project governance.

• Facilitate project reviews and Steering Committee meetings; manage action closure and milestone adherence.

• Ensure compliance with project management processes, development lifecycle process rules, design best practices, and test material conformance requirements.

• Ensure the project is resourced appropriately — budget, skills, competencies, and equipment — commensurate with project objectives.

• Coordinate cross-site Work Package allocation with counterpart Project Managers in France and the US, supporting the shared delivery model of the PCE Office.

• Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to Project Managers supporting the project and contribute to their professional development.

• Champion use of Safran digital tools and standard PM methodology across the project team.

The Senior Project Manager plays an active role in the continuous improvement of project management practice. This includes contributing lessons learned from project delivery into the wider engineering community, supporting the improvement and consistent application of project management methods and tools, and actively participating in the Safran Project Management network and expert community. The Senior Project Manager is expected to champion best practice, share knowledge across sites, and support the professional development of the project management team.