Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: London Training Centre, Crawley, England, United Kingdom

Lead Complex Projects. Deliver Innovation. Help Create Safer Skies.

Join a global aviation technology organisation delivering innovative, industry-certified solutions and data-driven technologies to customers worldwide.

With a strong heritage in commercial aviation, the organisation provides advanced pilot training technologies, including distance learning applications, maintenance solutions, training devices and Full Flight Simulators. Its integrated capabilities span the complete pilot training lifecycle, supporting aviation customers around the world.

As a Project Manager, you will join the Programme Management team, leading the delivery of advanced aviation training solutions for international customers. Working at the heart of a dynamic, global operation, you will manage multiple concurrent projects across the full delivery lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to certification, delivery and in-service modifications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, manufacturing, supply chain partners and international customers to ensure projects are delivered in line with schedule, budget, quality and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working in technically complex environments and delivering high-value projects involving hardware and software integration.

You will play a key role in delivering mission-critical aviation training solutions that support pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including new simulator builds and complex engineering upgrades.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and external partners.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential issues and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Manage project budgets, providing strong financial oversight, cost control and forecasting.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks while recognising opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure effective configuration management and control of project changes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely project reporting to senior leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects involving hardware and software integration.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI or MSP.
• Experience working within aviation, aerospace, defence or other regulated industries.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strategic awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Recognised Project Management certification, such as APM, PMI, PRINCE2 or MSP.

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• Experience working with flight simulation technology or safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks, including EASA and FAA requirements.
• Experience managing projects involving international customers and global delivery teams.
• Commercial awareness and experience in contract management.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset.
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

You'll join a collaborative, internationally focused environment where innovation, accountability and customer relationships are central to the way projects are delivered.

The benefits package includes:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with long service.
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Private medical insurance, with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 7%.
• Life assurance at 4 times your annual salary, with the option to increase cover.
• Group income protection.
• Optional additional benefits, including a healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Staff car park, including EV charging stations.

International Travel

International travel to customer sites and partner facilities will be required as part of this role.

Applicants should be comfortable travelling internationally to support project delivery, customer engagement and collaboration with global partners.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom to be considered for this vacancy.

Our Values and Culture

We are looking for talented individuals who share a commitment to innovation, customer service and delivering meaningful results.

Our working culture is guided by four core values:

• Customer First - Putting customer needs at the centre of everything we do.
• Move Fast - Taking initiative and responding effectively to changing priorities.
• Own It - Taking responsibility for our commitments and delivering results.
• Speak Candidly - Communicating openly, honestly and constructively.

These values support our vision to innovate and create safer skies, and our mission to be an unconventional, top-tier partner of choice for our customers.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in complex engineering projects and a passion for aviation technology, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of pilot training.

Bring your project management expertise, stakeholder engagement skills and solutions-focused approach to a global team delivering advanced aviation training solutions.

Location: London Training Centre, Crawley, England, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time, Professional

International Travel: Required

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Take the next step in your project management career and help deliver innovative technologies that support safer skies worldwide.