Senior Project Manager

Greenjets Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile innovation projects. The ideal candidate will excel in people management and project coordination, driving project success through effective communication and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire project lifecycle, developing schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join us in powering the future of flight with groundbreaking products and engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Exceptional people management skills.
• Strong leadership and an inquisitive nature.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small portfolio of projects and products.
• Plan and oversee the entire project lifecycle.
• Manage stakeholder communication, including clients and suppliers.

Skills

Project planning and coordination

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Tools

Project management software

Job description

AboutUs

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company developing high-performance propulsion systems for the aviation market. Our work spans research and development, engine production, aircraft systems, technical integration and flight testing. We are committed to delivering high-grade engineering and best-in-class propulsion for unmanned aircraft.

We do things differently. We move fast, we experiment and we adopt technologies that push beyond the current state of the art. Our aim is to go further, faster and more efficiently, while keeping costs competitive.

All our propulsion systems are designed, developed and manufactured in the UK. We focus on high quality, reliable and cost effective products supported by a robust, secure and ethical supply chain.

About the Job

As a Senior Project Manager at Greenjets, you will be the driving force behind the delivery of high-profile innovation projects and the development of new and exciting Greenjets products. You will have exceptional people management skills and a full kit bag of effective project management tools and control methods. You will employ established project management principles, building rigour into delivery schedules and proactively managing down risk.

You will have strong leadership skills and an inquisitive nature to build trust and understanding across multifunctional teams. You will be comfortable with uncertainty and be an excellent communicator in all directions, keeping stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation regularly briefed on project status, progress and plans.

Fundamentally, you will be ready to join us on a journey of innovation and capability delivery and play a critical role in Greenjets’ mission to power the future of flight.

What You\'ll Do

Project Delivery / Product Development

• Provide leadership and management of a small portfolio of projects and products.
• Plan, organise, and oversee the entire project lifecycle – from kick-off through execution of deliverables to project close out.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Define project scope, deliverables, and milestones in line with client and company objectives.
• Manage and coordinate engineering, procurement, production, integration and testing activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance processes.
• Manage stakeholder communication, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports, cost forecasts, and performance updates.
• Lead change control procedures, ensuring all variations are properly documented and approved.
• Support continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

Business Development

• You may be required to support a range of business development activities, including bid writing, pricing exercises, contract reviews, customer engagements, client relations or attendance at events.

To succeed in this role, we think you\'ll need:

• Strong project planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in project management software tools or applications
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Desirable knowledge:

• Engineering principles or environments
• Aerospace / aviation
• Autonomous systems
• Defence environment