Project Manager

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.

As a 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.

‍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.

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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.

Other

• You may be required, from time to time, to perform any reasonable tasks or activities, as directed by the leadership team.

Skills and Competencies (essential)

• 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.

Knowledge (desirable)

• Engineering principles or environments

• Aerospace / aviation  

• Autonomous systems

• Defence environment