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).