Project Manager

Role Overview

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for delivering engineering projects by managing defined work packages and ensuring successful outcomes across Quality, Cost, and Schedule (QCD) . The role operates within a flexible project environment, supporting multiple programmes, legacy projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders, contributing to the full project lifecycle from planning through to delivery and close-out.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Structuring

• Develop and maintain project structures (WBS, PBS, OBS, cost and resource plans)
• Define work packages with clear scope, ownership, timelines, and budgets
• Support creation and maintenance of the Project Development Plan (PDP)
• Contribute to cost estimation and project planning framework

2. Project Delivery & Coordination

• Manage assigned work packages and support overall project execution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet QCD targets
• Track actions, risks, and deliverables
• Maintain accurate project data and documentation

3. Scheduling, Reporting & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestones
• Monitor progress against baseline and manage changes
• Track KPIs, risks, and performance metrics
• Support risk assessments, mitigation planning, and reporting
• Contribute to governance reporting and stakeholder updates

4. Stakeholder Management

• Support client and internal stakeholder communication
• Participate in project meetings and governance reviews
• Collaborate with international and cross-site teams

5. Legacy Project & Close-out Management

• Manage project closure activities, documentation, and lessons learned
• Handle warranty, concessions, and historical project obligations
• Ensure proper archiving and compliance with documentation standards

6. Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to process improvements and best practices
• Share lessons learned and support project management maturity

7. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to project management frameworks and lifecycle processes
• Support governance routines, reporting cycles, and capacity planning

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in project management within an engineering environment
• Strong understanding of project structures (WBS, planning, cost control)
• Experience delivering projects against QCD objectives
• Knowledge of risk management and scheduling
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defence)
• Familiarity with enterprise project management tools
• Knowledge of stage-gate/project lifecycle methodologies
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, APM)
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Key Skills

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Team collaboration and adaptability

About Us

A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance. The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

Digital Systems: Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses. Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance. We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Germany, the USA and Canada).