Technical Project / Engineering Manager

Morson Talent

  • Crawley, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
TECHNICAL PROJECT / WORK PACKAGE MANAGER – PERMANENT ROLES – CRAWLEY West SussexWe seek a highly skilled Work Package Owners (WPO) / Engineering Delivery Managers (EDM) to lead multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of innovative products and services for state-of-the-art flight simulators. You will be responsible for between 15 and 20 individuals, and you will oversee complex work packages, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with industry standards. Your leadership, technical governance and programme management will be pivotal in shaping our flight simulation solutions.Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast moving, customer orientated, and results driven.This role is right at the heart of our transformation goals. This role will suit an individual that is highly motivated, hands on and wants to implement change.AT THE COAL FACE TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including software, hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-quality products and services.
  • Act as the primary owner of work packages ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality are aligned with project goals.
  • Implement technical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure alignment on project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Drive risk management processes, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure the delivery of products and services meets the regulatory and quality standards critical to the aerospace industry
  • Provide leadership in engineering project management, maintaining project oversight and ensuring technical integrity.
  • Report regularly to senior leadership and customers, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.
  • Support the continuous improvement of delivery processes, enhancing efficiency and ensuring successful outcomes for future projects.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
  • Proven experience as a Work Package Owner/ Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Technical Lead in the aerospace or simulation industries.
  • Strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams up to 20 heads to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Excellent engineering project management and technical governance skills, with the ability to manage risks and drive teams to achieve challenging goals.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership and engaging with customers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a passion for delivering excellence in the aerospace sector.

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