Project Manager

Job description

Project Manager

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference

2026-185154

Position description

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project manager level 2

Job title

Project Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Programme Manager

Banbury

Hybrid Working

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Role:

•Lead the planning and delivery of complex aerospace Research & Development (R&D) programmes from concept through technology maturation, ensuring delivery of agreed technical, cost, schedule and quality objectives.

•Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, work breakdown structures and resource plans using Agile project management principles, enabling effective prioritisation, execution and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams.

•Facilitate Agile planning activities including sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, daily stand-ups and programme reviews, adapting delivery plans to evolving technical challenges and business priorities.

•Own programme governance, providing regular reporting to senior leadership, steering committees, customers and funding bodies on programme status, risks, financial performance and milestone achievement.

•Lead programme risk, opportunity and change management, ensuring technical, commercial and schedule risks are proactively identified, mitigated and communicated.

•Coordinate multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams comprising Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and external partners to deliver innovative aerospace technologies.

•Support Business Development and Bid & Proposal (B&P) activities by developing project execution strategies, programme plans, cost estimates, resource profiles and risk assessments for future opportunities.

•Work closely with the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and Innovate UK (IUK) throughout the lifecycle of government-funded collaborative R&D programmes, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations and milestone delivery.

•Support the preparation and successful delivery of collaborative R&D funding applications, helping secure government investment for strategic technology development programmes.

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

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Candidate skills & requirements

You will bring to the role:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.

• Proven experience delivering Research & Development (R&D) or New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through uncertain and evolving technology development programmes.

• Strong understanding of Agile programme delivery, project planning and execution.

• Demonstrable experience in risk management, opportunity management and change control.

• Experience supporting Bid & Proposal (B&P) activities, business cases or funding applications.

• Knowledge of collaborative government-funded R&D programmes (e.g. Innovate UK, ATI, Horizon Europe) would be highly desirable.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging customers, senior executives and external funding organisations.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South East

City (-ies)

Chalker Way OX16 4X Banbury