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Senior Project Manager

Glasgow
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Alexander Associates are working with a groundbreaking and rapidly expanding launch provider who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

As a Project Manager, you’ll work closely with engineering, business, legal, and finance teams to keep projects on track—delivering on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Creation and management of new and existing work packages and projects
Managing stakeholders and ensuring technical delivery of Engineering Projects
Oversight of delivery of verification evidence for the launch vehicle and its systems
Contribute to upcoming Grants and Future Projects

Essential Experience & Skills

10 + years’ experience in a Project Management role
Professional PM qualification such as Prince2 (Foundation or Practitioner)
Have track record of delivering projects to agreed times & budgets
Experience of running fast paced operations, managing and motivating teams to succeed
Experience of maintaining relationships and liaison with team members and key stakeholders, both internal and external
Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules, within a technical environment
Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable decision making
Understanding of non-core project management roles such as purchasing, and engineering management etc.
Experience in creation of project business cases and pitching to stakeholders

Desirable Experience & Skills

Experience with the ECSS systems engineering process or equivalent
STEM qualification or relevant professional experience
Experience with systems engineering for Vehicle Systems in Aerospace or Defence

Additional Requirements

Valid passport, including right to work in the UK
Full driving license
Successfully clear all applicable internal and National Security Vetting requirements

This is a great opportunity to be part of a bold, fast-moving team in a cutting-edge industry. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, apply now and join the journey to orbit

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