Digital Project Management Industrial Placement M/F

Job description

Digital Project Management Industrial Placement M/F

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2025-169610

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

IT - IT operations management

Job title

Digital Project Management Industrial Placement M/F

Employment type

Internship / Student

Contract length

1 Year

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract: 1-year industrial placement

Start Date: July 2026

Salary: £23,500 per annum

What does the role look like?

We are seeking a highly capable Industrial Placement Student that will work as a Digital Operations Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of business-critical digital and operational projects across our Wolverhampton facility. This role is crucial to our Digital Technology function, ensuring that key transformation initiatives are executed effectively, securely, and in alignment with strategic objectives.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams across the business - including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Digital Technology - to manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and handover. Using recognised project management frameworks such as Agile, you will drive transformation, ensure risks are controlled, and deliver high-quality outcomes that enhance operational performance and digital capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain great business experience and to lead meaningful transformation in a complex, high-integrity manufacturing environment.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

• Competitive placement salary.

• Opportunity to participate in community and STEM projects.

• Hands-on experience in Digital Technology within the aerospace sector, working with cutting-edge infrastructure and transformation projects.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment where you'll learn from experienced professionals and gain exposure to real-world IT challenges.

• Development of core technical, communication and project management skills to prepare you for your future career.

Candidate skills & requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

· Passion for delivering digital, IT, or operational technology projects.

· Understanding of a project management framework.

· Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

· Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable skills:

· Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, ITIL service management, or regulatory compliance frameworks.

· Experience working within aerospace, engineering, or other highly regulated industries.

· Familiarity with digital transformation, automation, or IoT concepts.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton