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PMO (Manufacturing / Aerospace)

Auricoe
Uxbridge
5 months ago
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An outstandingpermanent Project Management Officer (PMO)with a cutting-edge

Manufacturing organisationinUxbridge, West London / Middlesex.


The organisation requires a detail-driven and proactiveProject Management Officerto join a Programmes team. In this role, you’ll support Project and Work Package Managers across critical projects. You’ll play a key role in maintaining project schedules, supporting project tracking activities, and contributing to the smooth running of our in-house project management system (PMS).


Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you’ll help ensure that project plans are accurate and up-to-date, enabling data-driven decisions that affect resource allocation and revenue recognition. You’ll also be involved in process improvements, user training, and supporting the roll-out of new PMS functionality and upgrades.


What you’ll be doing day-to-day as PMO:

  • Supporting project and work package managers with planning and schedule maintenance
  • Contributing to project performance tracking and governance
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, operations and support teams
  • Developing and delivering training and materials for the PMS tool
  • Getting involved in system upgrades and identifying continuous improvement opportunities


What we’re looking for in the PMO:

  • PMO experience in project planning, project management within amanufacturing or aerospace environment
  • Familiarity with tools like SAP, Primavera or Planisware is desirable (training provided)
  • A team player who’s also confident working independently
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for getting things right
  • Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A drive to maintain high standards and learn new skills


Why apply?

This is a unique opportunity to work for an iconic manufacturing firm with a truly life-saving mission. You'll be surrounded by passionate experts and have the chance to develop your skills across the full project lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-impact industry. You’ll contribute to engineering solutions that quite literally save lives.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your PMO career and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.


Apply today and become part of something extraordinary.

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