Project Manager

Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance LOCATION: Portsmouth (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy) TYPE: Full time - 37 Hours WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight #ZEROe to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change? Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an enthusiastic, technically knowledgeable Project Manager to join our team in Portsmouth to drive the end-to-end development of next-generation, secure communications infrastructure and software. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, this is a key role in a challenging, rapidly changing environment where you will lead complex R&D projects from inception to completion. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Lead the Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing of projects developing complex secure communications infrastructure, software, and services. Manage complex development projects strictly in accordance with Airbus project lifecycle standards. Apply core project management methods and processes effectively within a dynamic R&D environment. Leverage excellent communication and leadership skills to steer projects through a rapidly changing landscape and ensure successful delivery. ABOUT YOU Experienced with full project lifecycle management—from initial proposal through to final customer acceptance. Strong technical background in telecommunications or satellite communications systems, software, or equipment development (preferably for defence applications). Relevant practical experience managing AGILE software development projects. Familiar with Project Management Institute (PMI) lifecycle guidance, which forms the basis of Airbus standards. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. LI:MF1 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Programme & Project Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to View email address on click.appcast.io. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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