AEROSPACE PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUIR - 6 MONTHS - FILTON (60% ONSITE) - SECTOR: AVIATION/AEROSPACE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
MERITUS are supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Programme & Supply Chain Project Lead to support strategic manufacturing and supplier delivery initiatives across a major aircraft programme.
This role will focus on driving cross-functional coordination across procurement, engineering, quality and supply chain teams to support programme delivery, supplier performance and industrial risk mitigation across a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Strategy & Delivery
Support the development and deployment of programme strategy in line with wider business objectives
Coordinate and support delivery of key manufacturing and supply chain improvement projects
Assist with prioritisation of strategic workstreams to support operational performance and programme readinessSupplier & Industrial Performance Management
Support supplier selection activities, including tender processes and make-versus-buy assessments
Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery, technical capability and risk exposure
Track recurring and non-recurring cost activities, claims management and supplier improvement actions
Coordinate supplier demand planning activities with internal and external stakeholdersOperational Delivery & Risk Resolution
Coordinate support for work transfer activities to enable production ramp-up and supply chain resilience
Support implementation of engineering or production modifications across the manufacturing perimeter
Assist with resolution of significant industrial and supply chain delivery issues
Support escalation management where delivery, quality or operational risks threaten programme performance
Coordinate implementation of major change activities and transition into full production delivery
Skills & Experience Required
Strong project management experience within a manufacturing, engineering or supply chain environment
Experience delivering complex cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing sector experience highly desirable
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability
Experience managing operational risk, issue resolution and business-critical escalations
Able to manage technically complex topics across multiple business functions
Commercially aware with strong strategic thinking capability
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills
Highly adaptable, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced delivery environment
Salary description
£40.00 - £45.00 per hour