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Project Leader - Aerospace

Stevenage, England, gbFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead complex operational, supply chain, and business improvement activities within the aerospace and defence sector.

Role type

Senior Project Leader (Operations/Supply Chain)

Builds

Operational excellence and project delivery for aerospace and defence customers

Domain

Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing, Engineering

Required skills

Project leadership, Supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, Operations management, Stakeholder management, Customer relationship management, KPI reporting, Continuous improvement, Risk management, Resource planning

Preferred skills

SAP, AirSupply, LeanDNA, M3, PDCA, 5 Whys, 5S, Lean methodologies, Quality management systems, Regulated engineering environments

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate project activities across multiple workstreams, Manage cross-functional teams, Act as primary interface for customers and stakeholders, Track project performance through KPIs and reporting, Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Manage project risks and issues, Support resource planning and workforce development, Ensure project quality and compliance, Coordinate operational activities across supply chain and logistics, Manage stakeholder communication, Support onboarding and training, Develop relationships with customers and suppliers, Identify efficiency improvement opportunities

Seniority

Senior (3-10 years experience)