Project Manager – Airframe Systems

About the role

The Airframe Systems Project Manager will lead all project activities for airframe subsystems such as hydraulics, actuation, landing gear, fuel and environmental control. Reporting to senior management, the role bridges engineering, procurement, manufacturing and program teams to ensure delivery on scope, schedule and budget while complying with aerospace standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables for airframe systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, budgets and risk registers using MS Project or Primavera.
• Lead cross‑functional teams including design, procurement, finance, legal, production, quality and ILS.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities with stakeholders from project initiation through delivery.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA certification requirements and defence standards such as MIL‑STD.
• Support design reviews, testing campaigns and production readiness activities.
• Manage RFIs, RFPs and contractual agreements with subsystem suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, risks and deliverables, and report status to senior management and the client.
• Apply recognised project‑management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Earned Value Management) and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12 years of experience in aerospace/defence project management with direct exposure to airframe systems.
• Proven track record in budget management, scheduling tools and risk management.
• PMP or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for both executive and technical audiences.

Required skills

• MS Project or Primavera for scheduling and resource planning.
• ERP systems such as SAP for project tracking and reporting.
• Collaboration platforms like SharePoint.
• Risk‑management tools for monitoring and mitigation.